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German Phrase

Ist das Rezept nahrhaft?

/ɪst das ˈʁeːt͡s ˈnaːɐ̯fʰaft/
Meaning"Is the recipe nutritious?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether a particular recipe provides a good amount of nutrients – essentially, ‘Is the recipe nutritious?’ It focuses on the health value of the dish rather than taste.

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When to use

Use this question when you’re talking about cooking, meal planning, or evaluating a new dish’s health benefits, especially in a health‑conscious or diet‑focused conversation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IstdasRezeptnahrhaft?

1

sein (Ist)

‘Ist’ is the 3rd‑person singular present of the verb ‘sein’ (to be) and is used for statements and questions about identity or qualities.

2

Definite article (das)

‘das’ is the neuter nominative definite article, matching the gender of ‘Rezept’.

3

Noun (Rezept)

‘Rezept’ is a neuter noun; in a predicate‑nominal construction it stays in the nominative case.

4

Predicative adjective (nahrhaft)

When an adjective follows ‘sein’, it stays in its base form without an ending.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ich habe ein neues veganes Curry ausprobiert.

I tried a new vegan curry.

Ist das Rezept nahrhaft?

Is the recipe nutritious?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ist das Rezept nahrhaftes?

    After ‘sein’, adjectives stay in their base form; do not add the -es ending.

  • Das Rezept ist nahrhaft?

    In a yes/no question the verb must come first (Verb‑First rule).

  • Ist das Rezept nahrhaftlich?

    ‘Nahrhaftlich’ is not a German word; the correct adjective is ‘nahrhaft’.

↔Alternatives

  • Ist das Gericht nahrhaft?

    Is the dish nutritious?

  • Ist das Essen nahrhaft?

    Is the food nutritious?

  • Ist das Rezept gesund?

    Is the recipe healthy?

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Cultural Tip

In German, ‘nahrhaft’ emphasizes the nutrient content of food, while ‘gesund’ is a broader term meaning ‘healthy’. Native speakers often ask about the nutritional value of a recipe when discussing diet plans, school lunches, or when they’re trying to eat more balanced meals. In southern Germany, you might also hear ‘kräftig’ used colloquially to mean ‘substantially nourishing’, but it carries a slightly different, more hearty connotation.