ingredient

• Substantiv, das einen der Bestandteile oder Stoffe bezeichnet, die zur Zubereitung eines bestimmten Gerichts oder nach einem Rezept verwendet werden; allgemeiner auch jeder notwendige Bestandteil oder Faktor.

A noun referring to any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish or recipe.

1. Food componentA2formalculinary

   Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.

   Zutat

   • The recipe calls for fresh ingredients like tomatoes and basil.
   • Mix all the dry ingredients together before adding the eggs.
   • You can substitute some ingredients if you don't have them.

   Synonymecomponentconstituentelementpart

2. Component or elementB2formal

   A component part or element of something larger or more complex.

   Bestandteil

   • Trust is an essential ingredient of a successful relationship.
   • Hard work is a key ingredient for achieving your goals.
   • The ingredients of a good story include conflict and resolution.

   Synonymecomponentconstituentelementpart