das Rezept
the recipe, the prescription
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/das ʁeˈt͡sɛpt/
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Cultural Note
Family recipes (Familienrezepte) are treasured in Germany and often passed down through generations. Rezept also means medical prescription — 'ein Rezept vom Arzt' (a prescription from the doctor). The dual meaning rarely causes confusion in context.
📝 Example Sentences
Hast du ein gutes Rezept für Käsekuchen?
Do you have a good recipe for cheesecake?
Das Rezept ist von meiner Oma.
The recipe is from my grandma.
Ich probiere heute ein neues Rezept aus.
I'm trying out a new recipe today.