No. 14,302 in German
hochgekocht
"Hochgekocht" means "boiled up" or "escalated" (often referring to emotions or situations becoming intense).
In a sentence
Die Diskussion ist hochgekocht, als das Thema angesprochen wurde.
The discussion heated up when the topic was brought up.
In this sentence, 'hochgekocht' metaphorically depicts the escalation or heating up of a discussion, showcasing its figurative application.
Ich habe die Suppe hochgekocht, bevor ich die Nudeln hinzugefügt habe.
I brought the soup to a boil before adding the noodles.
Here, 'hochgekocht' refers literally to the physical act of boiling a liquid to a high temperature, demonstrating its literal usage.
Die Gefühle der Menschen haben hochgekocht aufgrund der unerwarteten Ereignisse.
People's emotions soared due to the unexpected events.
This instance uses 'hochgekocht' metaphorically to express heightened emotional intensity, emphasizing the word's abstract application.
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