die Zutat
Translation
ingredients, components
Examples
Welche Zutaten brauchen wir?
What ingredients do we need?
Alle Zutaten sind frisch.
All ingredients are fresh.
Die geheime Zutat ist Liebe.
The secret ingredient is love.
Grammar Patterns
die Zutat für+4 the ingredient ((for sth.)) to buy the ingredients for the cake.
aus+3 Zutaten bestehen to consist ((of ingredients)) The salad consists of fresh ingredients.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ingrediens, Bestandteil
Etymology
From 'zu' (to, towards) and 'Tat' (deed, act). Something 'added to the act' of cooking.
Memory Tips
Think of the things you have 'zu tun' (to do/add) to create a dish.