No. 12,985 in German
zutat
Ingredient.
In a sentence
Die wichtigste Zutat für ein gutes Brot ist Mehl.
The most important ingredient for good bread is flour.
In this sentence, 'Zutat' refers to an ingredient used in cooking or baking.
Sie kennen die Zutaten für ein perfektes Leben: Liebe, Geduld und Mut.
They know the ingredients for a perfect life: love, patience, and courage.
Here, 'Zutat' is used metaphorically to describe elements that contribute to a concept.
Wie viele Zutaten benötigen wir, um dieses Gericht zuzubereiten?
How many ingredients do we need to prepare this dish?
This use of 'Zutat' is direct, asking about the number of ingredients needed for a recipe.
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