die Marinade
Translation
marinade
Examples
Das Fleisch liegt über Nacht in der Marinade.
The meat is in the marinade overnight.
Ich mache eine Marinade aus Öl und Kräutern.
I'm making a marinade from oil and herbs.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((in+3)) einlegen to put sth. in a marinade You put the meat in the marinade.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beize (brine, pickle)
Etymology
From French 'marinade', from 'mariner' (to pickle in brine), originally referring to sea water ('marin').
Memory Tips
Think of 'marine' (sea). The original marinade was sea water (brine) used to preserve food on ships.