English–German
“prepare” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈʁaɪ̯tən/
Example
Ich bereite das Essen für die Familie.
I am preparing the meal for the family.
How to say “prepare” in German
“Prepare” in German is bereiten.
Someone brings ingredients, objects, or an outcome into the condition needed for what follows.
Example sentences with bereiten
Am Morgen bereite ich die Brote fürs Büro.
In the morning, I prepare the bread for the office.
Tips for using bereiten
- In cooking, bereiten covers preparation broadly, while kochen, braten, or backen specifies the cooking method.
Other German words for “prepare”
Ich fertige den Bericht an.
I am preparing the report.
Ich bereite das Essen vor.
I am preparing the food.