No. 9,764 in Catalan
mariden
"Mariden" is the third-person plural present subjunctive form of "maridar," meaning "to pair" or "to marry."
In a sentence
Els sabors dolços i salats es mariden bé en aquest plat.
Sweet and salty flavors pair well in this dish.
Here, "mariden" is used to mean 'combine well', in the context of culinary pairing.
Els vincles familiars es mariden sovint amb tradicions culturals.
Family bonds often intertwine with cultural traditions.
In this context, "mariden" refers to the blending or combining of abstract concepts, such as bonds and traditions.
Els ingredients de la recepta es mariden millor si es deixen reposar.
The ingredients of the recipe blend better if left to rest.
Here, "mariden" is used in the context of culinary preparation, emphasizing the harmonizing of flavors or ingredients.
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