Het recept
Example: Ik heb het recept voor de lekkere taart gevonden.
Definition
"Het recept" refers to a written set of instructions for preparing a particular dish or food item, detailing the ingredients and the steps needed to create it. For example, in "Ik heb het recept voor de lekkere taart gevonden," it means the instructions for making the tasty cake.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het recept" originates from the Latin word 'receptum,' meaning 'received' or 'accepted.' Over time, it came to signify a formula or prescription, especially for cooking or medicinal purposes. Did you know "het recept" shares roots with the English word 'recipe'?
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"Het recept" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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