Das Rezept
Example: Ich habe das Rezept für den Apfelkuchen gefunden.
Definition
"Das Rezept" is a German noun meaning a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish or food, often listing ingredients and steps to follow. For example, "das Rezept" for an apple cake includes all necessary details to bake it successfully.
Etymology
The word "das Rezept" comes from the Latin 'receptum,' meaning 'received' or 'taken,' which evolved in German to mean a written medical or culinary prescription or formula. Did you know that originally, "das Rezept" was mostly used in medical contexts before becoming common in cooking?
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"Das Rezept" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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