Koyulmak

Koyulmak is a Turkish verb that generally translates to "to thicken" or "to set." Its meaning can vary depending on the context. In culinary contexts, it often refers to a liquid becoming thicker, such as when a sauce or soup is reduced by simmering. For example, when making a tomato sauce, one might say "sosun koyulması gerekiyor" which means "the sauce needs to thicken."

Beyond cooking, koyulmak can also describe the process of something becoming more dense or concentrated. This could apply to abstract concepts, like a situation becoming more serious or intense. For instance, "durum koyuldu" might mean "the situation got serious." In a more literal sense, it can describe a substance solidifying or becoming viscous, like jelly setting.

The verb can also be used idiomatically to express the idea of something "setting in" or "taking hold," particularly with weather or feelings. For example, "hava koyuldu" could mean the weather has turned or become severe. Similarly, a feeling like sadness might "koyulmak" if it becomes more pronounced. The specific nuance of koyulmak is always determined by the surrounding words and the overall situation being described.