German Phrase
Das Wasser kocht jetzt.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that water has reached its boiling point and is currently in that state. It uses the present tense 'kocht' to describe an ongoing action or a newly reached state, while 'jetzt' emphasizes the immediacy of the situation.
When to use
Use this phrase while cooking when you notice the water is ready for pasta, tea, or vegetables. It is a common household expression used to alert others or confirm a step in a recipe.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DasWasserkochtjetzt
Verb Conjugation
'kocht' is the 3rd person singular present form of the verb 'kochen'.
Definite Article
'Das' is the neuter definite article matching 'Wasser', which is a neuter noun.
🗨In Conversation
Können wir die Nudeln reintun?
Can we put the pasta in?
Ja, das Wasser kocht jetzt.
Yes, the water is boiling now.
✕Common Mistakes
Das Wasser ist kochen jetzt.
German does not use the present continuous 'is boiling'; use the simple present 'kocht' instead.
Das Wasser kochen jetzt.
The verb must be conjugated as 'kocht' to agree with the singular subject 'Das Wasser'.
↔Alternatives
Das Wasser siedet.
The water is simmering/boiling.
Es kocht.
It's boiling.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, precision in the kitchen is often valued. While 'kochen' means 'to boil' in this context, it is also the general word for 'to cook'. Germans often use 'jetzt' to signal that a specific state or 'Zustand' has finally been reached.