noun
das Rezept, -e
recipe
Eine Anleitung, die zeigt, wie man ein Gericht zubereitet, oder ein Zettel vom Arzt, mit dem man bestimmte Medikamente in der Apotheke bekommt.
The German word "Rezept" is a noun meaning "recipe" or "prescription".
- It is not a compound word, so no subwords to explain here.
- It can refer to:
- A set of instructions for preparing food (recipe).
- A doctor's prescription for medication.
Similar words:
- Anleitung (instruction, guide) — more general than Rezept, not necessarily for cooking or medicine.
- Verschreibung (prescription) — specifically a medical prescription, more formal/legal than Rezept.
- Kochanleitung (cooking instruction) — focuses solely on cooking.
Difference:
- "Rezept" covers both culinary and medical contexts, making it versatile.
- "Verschreibung" is specifically a medical prescription, used mostly in formal contexts.
- "Anleitung" and "Kochanleitung" are broader, usually less precise or formal.
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Examples
Könntest du mir das Rezept geben?noun
Could you give me the recipe?
Hast du ein gutes Rezept für Kuchen?noun
Do you have a good recipe for cake?
Mein Rezept funktioniert immer gut.noun
My recipe always works well.
Dein Rezept gefällt mir sehr.noun
I really like your recipe.
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