Nomen

die Rezepte

recipes, prescriptions

Ich sammle gerne neue Rezepte.

I like to collect new recipes.

Der Arzt schreibt Rezepte für Medikamente.

The doctor writes prescriptions for medicine.

to collect ((sth.)) to collect sth. I like to collect new recipes.

to write ((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to write sth. for sth. The doctor writes prescriptions for medicine.

Kochanleitung (cooking instruction); Verschreibung (prescription)

From Latin 'receptum' (something received). One 'receives' instructions for cooking or from a doctor.

It looks and sounds like 'receipt'. Imagine getting a 'receipt' from the doctor (a prescription) or a 'receipt' for a cake (a recipe).

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