Intermediate Food & Eating

Simmer

/ˈsɪmə/ verb

Meaning

To cook a liquid gently, just below boiling point, with small bubbles.

हिंदी मेंकिसी तरल को धीरे से पकाना, उबलने के ठीक नीचे, छोटे बुलबुलों के साथ।

Example Sentences

“Let the sauce simmer for ten minutes.”

सॉस को दस मिनट तक धीमी आंच पर पकने दें।

“Simmer the soup gently, don't boil it.”

सूप को धीरे से पकाएं, उसे उबालें नहीं।

⚠ Common Mistake

Gentler than "boil" — simmering uses lower heat with fewer, smaller bubbles.

Good to Know

Antonyms
boil

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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