No. 13,066 in Russian
мариноваться
"Мариноваться" - to marinate or to soak in marinade; figuratively, to stay or wait idly for a long time.
In a sentence
Я решил не откладывать больше и перестать мариноваться в сомнениях.
I decided to not postpone further and stop marinating in doubts.
In this sentence, 'мариноваться' is used metaphorically to indicate staying or lingering in indecision or hesitation.
Овощи должны мариноваться хотя бы несколько часов, чтобы вкус стал насыщенным.
The vegetables should marinate for at least a few hours for the taste to become rich.
Here, 'мариноваться' refers to the literal act of marinating food in a liquid or seasoning for flavor enhancement.
Ты будешь просто мариноваться на диване, или выйдешь с нами на прогулку?
Are you just going to marinate on the couch, or will you join us for a walk?
In this situation, 'мариноваться' conveys staying idle or passive in one place, emphasizing inactivity.
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