kolken

From Middle Dutch colc, probably from the root of kuil (“pothole”) and kolk (“sewer drain”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɔl.kə(n)/

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• Rhymes: -ɔlkən

kolken

1. to whirl, to churn
2. to rise or descend in a whirl

   Er was al een gat in de dijk gekolkt. - The whirling waters had already breached the dyke

3. to experience strong emotions, to seethe

   Hij kolkte inwendig van woede, maar bleef kalm - Inwardly he was seething for anger, but he stayed calm.