Marinate - translation, pronunciation and examples
marinate
soak in marinade
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Hähnchen marinieren
Fleisch marinieren
Fisch marinieren
Gemüse marinieren
Tofu marinieren
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Exact match: to soak food in a seasoned liquid (marinade) to add flavor or tenderize.
Broader: to immerse something in liquid to wet, soften, clean, or extract flavors; used in culinary and non-culinary contexts.
More specific: to soak food (usually meat or poultry) in a saltwater solution (brine) for preservation, seasoning, or moisture retention.
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What's the difference between marinate / soak / brine
Exact match: to soak food in a seasoned liquid (marinade) to add flavor or tenderize.
I usually marinate the chicken overnight in a garlic and yogurt mixture.
Я обычно мариную курицу на ночь в смеси с чесноком и йогуртом.
Broader: to immerse something in liquid to wet, soften, clean, or extract flavors; used in culinary and non-culinary contexts.
Soak the beans for several hours before cooking.
Замочите фасоль на несколько часов перед готовкой.
More specific: to soak food (usually meat or poultry) in a saltwater solution (brine) for preservation, seasoning, or moisture retention.
He brined the turkey before roasting to keep it juicy.
Он вымачивал индейку в рассоле перед запеканием, чтобы она осталась сочной.
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How to pronounce marinate and what this word means
marinate translation: мариновать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce marinate
/ˈmærɪneɪt/
marinate translation
мариновать
marinate examples
Marinate the chicken for at least two hours before cooking.
marinate transcription
/ˈmærɪneɪt/, /ˈmærɪˌneɪt/
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marinate meaning: what does it mean?
soak in marinade
marinate pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
marinate is pronounced as /ˈmærɪneɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
marinate definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Marinate the chicken for at least two hours before cooking. Translation: Замаринуйте курицу минимум на два часа перед приготовлением.
Is marinate part of Cooking Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, marinate (мариновать) can be learned in the Cooking Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is marinate part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, marinate (мариновать) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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