podmazati

1. (of a machine) to lubricate; to oil; to grease
   Moraš da podmažeš lanac na biciklu. — You need to oil the chain on your bike.
   Podmazao sam vrata da ne škripe. — I oiled the door so it wouldn't squeak.
2. colloq. to grease someone's palm; to bribe
   Morao je da podmaže službenika da dobije dozvolu. — He had to grease the official's palm to get the permit.
3. (in cooking) to grease a baking tin or tray
   Podmažite pleh pre nego što sipate testo. — Grease the tray before pouring in the batter.