German word

Lake

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaːkə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbrine

Example

Die Gurken liegen schon seit drei Tagen in der Lake.

The cucumbers have already been sitting in the brine for three days.

Illustration for Lake (brine)

More examples

Die Oliven werden vor dem Verkauf in der Lake gelagert.

The olives are kept in brine before being sold.

Core concept

A jar of cucumbers sits submerged in salty liquid that preserves them and adds flavor.

Common phrases

  • in der Lake liegen

    be in brine

  • in die Lake einlegen

    place in brine

  • aus der Lake herausnehmen

    remove from brine

Similar words

Salzlake: A salt-and-water solution used to pickle or preserve food.
Marinade: A seasoned liquid with oil, acid, and spices used to flavor food before cooking.

Definition in German

Eine salzhaltige Flüssigkeit, in der Lebensmittel zum Konservieren oder Würzen eingelegt werden.

Word origin

Lake is traced to Middle High German lāche, meaning a collected liquid, and later developed a specialized culinary sense.

Usage tips

  • Lake is feminine, and a fixed location uses the phrase "in der Lake"; the English noun "lake" usually translates as "der See" in German.

Opposites

  • Süßwasserfreshwaternoun

Related words

  • Salzlakebrinenoun

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