No. 12,952 in German
zubereitung
Preparation (especially of food or meals).
In a sentence
Die Zubereitung des Kuchens dauert etwa eine Stunde.
The preparation of the cake takes about an hour.
Zubereitung is used as a noun referring to the process of preparing a dish, in this case, a cake.
Zur Zubereitung des Tees benötigt man heißes Wasser.
For the preparation of tea, one needs hot water.
Zubereitung is used as a noun describing the action or process involved in preparing something, specifically tea preparation.
Die Zubereitung von frischen Zutaten macht eine Mahlzeit besonders lecker.
The preparation of fresh ingredients makes a meal particularly tasty.
Zubereitung is used as a noun emphasizing the act of preparing fresh ingredients for meals.
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