die Zubereitung
Translation
preparation, making, cooking
Examples
Die Zubereitung des Essens dauert nicht lange.
The preparation of the food doesn't take long.
Das Rezept beschreibt die Zubereitung Schritt für Schritt.
The recipe describes the preparation step by step.
Grammar Patterns
the preparation ((of sth.)) Die Zubereitung von Fisch ist einfach.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorbereitung (more general), Kochen (cooking)
Etymology
From the verb 'zubereiten' (to prepare). Composed of 'zu-' (towards a goal) and 'bereiten' (to make ready).
Memory Tips
Think of 'zu-bereit-ung' as 'the act of making something ready'. It's specifically for preparing things like food or drinks.