This is the 3835th most frequent Swedish word.
koka
To boil.
The word 'koka' here refers to the action of boiling, typically in liquid, as a cooking method.
Jag gillar att koka potatis till middag.
I like to boil potatoes for dinner.
In this sentence, 'koka' is used to describe the physical state of a liquid, reaching the boiling point where bubbles form and rise.
Vattnet börjar koka efter några minuter.
The water starts to boil after a few minutes.
Here, 'koka' is employed metaphorically to indicate intensifying emotions or feelings, giving a vivid description of inner turmoil.