die Lake
Translation
brine, pickle
Examples
Der Hering wird in Lake eingelegt.
The herring is pickled in brine.
Die Gurken liegen in einer würzigen Lake.
The cucumbers are in a spicy brine.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((in sth.)) to pickle sth. in a brine The cucumbers are pickled in a brine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Salzlake, Pökellake, Salzwasser
Etymology
From Middle High German 'lake' (saltwater). Related to German 'Lache' (puddle).
Memory Tips
It sounds like the English 'lake', but imagine a small, salty lake used for making pickles.