zu|bereiten
Translation
to prepare (food), to cook, to make
Examples
Ich bereite das Abendessen zu.
I am preparing dinner.
Wie bereitet man diesen Salat zu?
How do you prepare this salad?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to prepare (sth., food) I'm preparing a soup.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kochen (to cook), vorbereiten (to prepare, more general)
Etymology
From 'zu-' (prefix indicating purpose) + 'bereiten' (to make ready). So, 'to make ready for a purpose' (like eating).
Memory Tips
'zu' can mean 'for'. You are making something 'ready' (bereit) 'for' eating.