frying
word · lemma: fry
/ˈfɹaɪɪŋ/
FRY-ing
/fɹˈaɪɪŋ/
FRY-ing
Definition
Cooking food in hot oil or fat, usually in a pan. Can refer to the process or the action of frying something.
Usage & Nuances
Common in cooking contexts: 'frying pan', 'deep frying', 'shallow frying', 'frying eggs'. Often used in the continuous form for ongoing actions. Don't confuse with 'roasting' (dry heat) or 'baking' (oven).
Spanish: freírPortuguese (BR): fritarPortuguese (PT): fritarChinese (Simplified): 煎 - 炸Chinese (Traditional): 煎 - 炸Hindi: तलनाArabic: قليBengali: ভাজার (ক্রিয়া) - ভাজা (প্রক্রিয়া)Russian: жаркаJapanese: 揚げること - 炒めることVietnamese: chiênKorean: 튀김Turkish: kızartmaUrdu: تلناIndonesian: menggoreng
Example Sentences
Too much frying can make food greasy.
natural
He watched the chicken frying in the pan, hungry for dinner.
natural
Frying potatoes makes them crispy.
basic
She is frying some eggs for breakfast.
basic
Be careful when frying with hot oil.
basic
The smell of frying onions filled the kitchen.
natural