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
Connect it to the word 'marine'. The first marinades used sea water (brine) to preserve food for sea voyages.