World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries预煮
Pronunciation / Transliteration: yù zhǔ
"烤土豆之前先用水预煮一下。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
To boil (food) until it is partly cooked.
"Parboil the potatoes before roasting them to ensure they are fluffy inside."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Middle English: from Old French parbouillir, from medieval Latin perbullire 'to boil thoroughly' (influenced by part 'partly').
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Parboil"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Parboil" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
précuire dans l'eau bouillante
Transliteration: prekwir dan l'o bujant
"Il faut précuire les pommes de terre avant de les faire rôtir."
vorkochen
Transliteration: foor-koh-chen
"Die Kartoffeln kurz vorkochen, bevor sie in den Ofen kommen."
scottare
Transliteration: skottare
"Bisogna scottare le patate in acqua bollente."
cocelear
Transliteration: kos-e-ar
Script: cocear
"Es necesario cocer parcialmente las verduras antes de saltearlas."
ferver parcialmente
Transliteration: fer-ver par-si-al-men-te
"Deve-se ferver parcialmente as batatas antes de assar."
अर्धबालना
Transliteration: ardh-baalna
"आलू को भूनने से पहले थोड़ा उबाल लें।"
预煮
Transliteration: yù zhǔ
"烤土豆之前先用水预煮一下。"
살짝 데치다
Transliteration: sal-jjak de-chi-da
"감자를 오븐에 넣기 전에 살짝 데치세요."
下茹でる
Transliteration: shitayuderu
"ジャガイモをローストする前に下茹でします。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Chinese termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Parboil"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.