Why does the noun Rezept have the article das?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Rezept

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Rezeptein Rezeptkein Rezept
Akkusativdas Rezeptein Rezeptkein Rezept
Dativdem Rezepteinem Rezeptkeinem Rezept
Genitivdes Rezeptseines Rezeptskeines Rezepts

Examples in context

Real sentences using Rezept in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Rezept ist einfach.The new recipe is simple.
Ein gutes Rezept liegt hier.A good recipe is here.
Kein schweres Rezept ist verfügbar.No difficult recipe is available.
Akkusativ
Ich suche das neue Rezept.I am looking for the new recipe.
Wir brauchen ein schnelles Rezept.We need a quick recipe.
Ich finde kein gutes Rezept.I can't find any good recipe.
Dativ
Ich folge dem neuen Rezept.I follow the new recipe.
Mit einem einfachen Rezept klappt es.With a simple recipe, it works.
Ich arbeite an keinem schweren Rezept.I am not working on any difficult recipe.
Genitiv
Der Autor des neuen Rezepts{s} ist bekannt.The author of the new recipe is known.
Der Titel eines guten Rezepts{s} ist lang.The title of a good recipe is long.
Die Herkunft keines alten Rezepts{s} ist klar.The origin of no old recipe is clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Rezept?

It is das Rezept. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Rezept is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Rezept?

The German noun Rezept is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Rezept?

The plural form of das Rezept is die Rezepte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Rezept mean in English?

The German word das Rezept translates to “recipe” in English.

How do you decline das Rezept?

Like all German nouns, Rezept changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Rezept
  • Akkusativ: das Rezept
  • Dativ: dem Rezept
  • Genitiv: des Rezepts

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.