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To add something to an already existing amount or mixture. The term is very commonly used in cooking instructions.
Zum Schluss die Kräuter hinzugeben und alles gut verrühren.
Finally, add the herbs and stir everything well.
'Hinzugeben' (to add) is a separable verb. The prefix 'hinzu' comes at the end in a main clause. In the infinitive with 'zu', 'zu' comes between the prefix and the verb: 'hinzuzugeben'.
Geben Sie nun das Mehl und den Zucker hinzu.
Now add the flour and the sugar.
The prefix 'hinzu-' means 'in addition to something' or 'additionally'. It makes clear that something is being added to an already existing thing or mixture.
Man kann nach Belieben noch weitere Früchte hinzugeben.
You can add more fruit as desired.
This verb is especially common in the context of cooking and baking. Typical objects are ingredients such as 'Kräuter' (herbs), 'Gewürze' (spices), 'Zucker' (sugar), or 'Flüssigkeit' (liquid).
Vergessen Sie nicht, eine Prise Salz hinzuzugeben.
Don't forget to add a pinch of salt.
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Both words can mean that something is added to an existing mixture. „Hinzufügen“ is more general, while „hinzugeben“ is especially common for substances and ingredients, particularly in cooking instructions. With a specific ingredient, „hinzugeben“ therefore often sounds more natural.
Geben Sie der Suppe noch etwas Salz hinzu.
Add a little more salt to the soup.
Ich füge der Suppe noch etwas Salz hinzu.
I am adding a little more salt to the soup.
