die Beize
Translation
stain (for wood), marinade, pickle (solution), falconry
Examples
Die Beize schützt das Holz vor Feuchtigkeit.
The stain protects the wood from moisture.
Das Fleisch liegt über Nacht in der Beize.
The meat is in the marinade overnight.
Grammar Patterns
to put sth. ((in a marinade/stain)) Das Fleisch wird in eine würzige Beize eingelegt.
Similar Words
die Marinade (marinade), die Lasur (glaze, stain)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'beize', related to 'beißen' (to bite). The idea is that the liquid 'bites' into the material (wood, meat).
Memory Tips
Imagine a liquid that 'bites' (beißen) into wood to stain it or into meat to tenderise it.