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"Prescription" in German: Rezept
das Rezept
Prescription in German is das Rezept. Say ein Rezept vom Arzt or Das Rezept gilt drei Monate. Note: Rezept also means a cooking recipe.
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How to pronounce Rezept
Say it
reh-TSEPT
/ʁeˈtsɛpt/
reh-TSEPT. Stress on -zept; z like ts.
"Prescription" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Rezept | prescription / recipe Medical or cooking. | Medical or cooking. |
| Arzt rezeptieren / ein Rezept ausstellen | to issue a prescription Doctor action. | Doctor action. |
| rezeptfrei | over the counter No prescription needed. | No prescription needed. |
| rezeptpflichtig | prescription-only Needs a Rezept. | Needs a Rezept. |
How to use Rezept in real life
- 1Pharmacy
Hier ist das Rezept vom Arzt.
Here's the prescription from the doctor.
Das Rezept.
- 2Counter
Brauche ich ein Rezept dafür?
Do I need a prescription for that?
Ein Rezept.
- 3Follow-up
Mein Rezept ist leider abgelaufen.
My prescription has unfortunately expired.
Mein Rezept.
Mistakes English speakers make with Rezept
Incorrect: die Rezept
Correct: das Rezept
Rezept is neuter: das Rezept.
Incorrect: Prescription (English)
Correct: das Rezept
Use Rezept; context shows medical vs cooking.
Good to know
German pharmacies (Apotheken) check Rezepte carefully. Many meds are rezeptpflichtig that might be OTC elsewhere.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the Apotheke
ChatPal
Hast du das Rezept dabei?
Do you have the prescription with you?
You
Ja, das Rezept ist hier.
Yes, the prescription is here.
ChatPal
Gut. Ohne Rezept geht das Medikament nicht.
Good. Without a prescription that medicine won't work.
You
Verstehe. Ich warte kurz.
Got it. I'll wait a bit.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Prescription" in German
Prescription?
Das Rezept.
Also recipe?
Yes — same word for cooking recipes.
OTC?
Rezeptfrei.
Gender?
Neuter: das Rezept.
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