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German Phrase

Ist dieses Rezept pflanzenbasiert?

/ɪst ˈdiːzəs ˈʁeˌt͡sɛp ˈpflan͡t͡sənbaˌziːɐ̯t/
Meaning"Is this recipe plant‑based?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether the particular recipe being discussed is plant‑based, i.e., made without any animal products. It’s a straightforward yes/no question used in cooking, nutrition, or dietary‑restriction contexts.

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When to use

Use this question when you want to confirm the ingredients of a dish, especially in vegan or vegetarian settings, at a restaurant, in a cooking class, or while browsing a cookbook or online recipe.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IstdiesesRezeptpflanzenbasiert?

1

Verb‑Subject Inversion

In yes/no questions the finite verb (ist) moves to the first position, before the subject.

2

Demonstrative Pronoun "dieses"

"dieses" is the neuter nominative form of "dieser", matching the neuter noun "Rezept".

3

Adjective as Predicate

"pflanzenbasiert" functions as a predicative adjective describing the subject; it stays unchanged after the verb.

4

Question Mark

German yes/no questions end with a question mark, just like in English.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ist dieses Rezept pflanzenbasiert?

Is this recipe plant‑based?

Ja, es enthält nur Gemüse, Hülsenfrüchte und Nüsse.

Yes, it only contains vegetables, legumes, and nuts.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Sind dieses Rezept pflanzenbasiert?

    Do not use "sind" because the subject "Rezept" is singular.

  • Ist dieser Rezept pflanzenbasiert?

    The demonstrative must agree in gender; "dieser" would be wrong for neuter "Rezept".

  • Ist dieses Rezept pflanzenbasiertes?

    Do not add an ending; as a predicative adjective it stays in its base form.

↔Alternatives

  • Ist das Rezept rein pflanzlich?

    Is the recipe purely plant‑based?

  • Enthält dieses Rezept nur pflanzliche Zutaten?

    Does this recipe contain only plant‑based ingredients?

  • Ist das hier ein veganes Rezept?

    Is this a vegan recipe?

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries the term "pflanzenbasiert" is often used in health‑food marketing, while "vegan" is the more common label for dishes that exclude all animal products. When speaking with older generations, "vegetarisch" may be understood more readily, but it does not guarantee the absence of dairy or eggs.