die Zubereitung
preparation
The process of preparing and cooking food and drinks.
EXAMPLE
Die Zubereitung des Festessens dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The preparation of the festive meal took several hours.
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preparation
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Meanings
die Zubereitung
preparation method
The specific way in which a dish or food is prepared; the recipe or method.
EXAMPLE
Ich mag die asiatische Zubereitung von Gemüse mit viel Ingwer und Sojasauce.
I like the Asian preparation of vegetables with lots of ginger and soy sauce.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'die Zubereitung' (preparation) is derived from the verb 'zubereiten' (to prepare). The verb means to get a meal or drink ready.
EXAMPLE
Ich zeige dir, wie man diesen Salat schnell zubereitet.
I'll show you how to prepare this salad quickly.
Context clue
When talking about the process, time expressions often appear with it (e.g., 'die Zubereitung dauert...' — the preparation takes...). When talking about the method, adjectives are often used (e.g., 'eine schonende Zubereitung' — a gentle preparation method).
EXAMPLE
Die Zubereitung dieses Kuchens dauert nur 20 Minuten.
The preparation of this cake takes only 20 minutes.
Typical collocations
When referring to the process, typical phrases are 'bei der Zubereitung helfen' (to help with the preparation), 'mit der Zubereitung beginnen' (to begin the preparation), or 'für die Zubereitung brauchen' (to need for the preparation).
EXAMPLE
Für die Zubereitung der Soße brauchst du frische Kräuter.
For the preparation of the sauce, you need fresh herbs.
Type of preparation
To describe the type of preparation, the word is often combined with adjectives such as 'traditionell' (traditional), 'schnell' (quick), 'kalt' (cold), or 'warm' (warm).
EXAMPLE
Das Restaurant ist für seine traditionelle Zubereitung von Fischgerichten bekannt.
The restaurant is known for its traditional preparation of fish dishes.
Compare with
Zubereitung vs Vorbereitung
preparation
Vorbereitung generally refers to all the steps taken to get something ready for later. For a meal, this can include planning and shopping. Zubereitung, by contrast, refers to the specific process of preparing and cooking food or drinks. Zubereitung is therefore the appropriate term for the work on the dish itself.
Zubereitung
Mit der Zubereitung des Abendessens beginnt Nina am frühen Abend.
Nina begins preparing dinner in the early evening.
Vorbereitung
Zur Vorbereitung des Abendessens kauft Nina am Morgen alle Zutaten ein.
To prepare dinner, Nina buys all the ingredients in the morning.
In real life
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