Teakettle Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtiˌkɛt̬əl

TEE-ket-uhl

UK

ˈtiːˌkɛtəl

TEE-ket-uhl

Definition

A teakettle is a container with a spout and lid used to boil water, especially for making tea.

Usage & Nuances

'Teakettle' is mostly used in American English; in the UK, 'kettle' is common. Typically refers to a stovetop kettle, not an electric one. Usually used for boiling water for tea or other hot drinks.

• Spanish: tetera (de hervir) - hervidor de agua
• Portuguese (BR): chaleira (de chá)
• Portuguese (PT): chaleira (de chá)
• Chinese (Simplified): 烧水壶 - 茶壶
• Chinese (Traditional): 燒水壺 - 茶壺
• Hindi: चाय की केतली
• Arabic: غلاية شاي
• Bengali: চায়ের কেটলি - পানির কেটলি
• Russian: чайник (для кипячения воды)
• Japanese: やかん
• Vietnamese: ấm đun nước - ấm đun nước pha trà
• Korean: 주전자 (차용)
• Turkish: çaydanlık
• Urdu: چائے کی کیتلی
• Indonesian: teko - ketel teh

Example Sentences

Please fill the teakettle with water.

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The teakettle is on the stove.

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When the teakettle whistles, the water is ready.

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Could you put the teakettle on for me? I need some hot water.

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My old teakettle leaks, so I’m looking for a new one.

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You can tell the teakettle is boiling by the sound it makes.

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