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German Phrase

Hast du gute Rezepte?

/hast duː ˈɡuːtə ʁeˈt͡sɛːtə/
Meaning"Do you have good recipes?"
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Meaning

Literally, 'Do you have good recipes?' It is a casual way to ask someone if they know or possess recipes that are tasty or reliable. The question expects a yes/no answer or a follow‑up with the actual recipes.

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When to use

Use this phrase when chatting with friends, family, or classmates about cooking, when you want to exchange favorite dishes, or when you need inspiration for a meal plan. It works best in informal settings; for formal situations you would say 'Haben Sie gute Rezepte?'.

✦Grammar Breakdown

HastduguteRezepte?

1

Hast

Second‑person singular present of 'haben' (to have). Used in informal questions.

2

du

Informal singular pronoun 'you'.

3

gute

Weak declension of the adjective 'gut' (good) before a plural noun without an article.

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Rezepte

Plural of 'Rezept' (recipe). Noun is neuter; plural ending -e.

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?

Question mark indicates a yes/no question.

🗨In Conversation

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Hast du gute Rezepte?

Do you have good recipes?

Ja, ich habe ein tolles Rezept für Spaghetti Carbonara. Willst du es haben?

Yes, I have a great recipe for Spaghetti Carbonara. Do you want it?

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Hast du guten Rezepte?

    The adjective must be in weak declension (gute) because there is no article before the plural noun.

  • Hast du gute Rezept?

    If you refer to a single recipe, use the singular 'Rezept' and adjust the adjective accordingly.

  • Haben Sie gute Rezepte?

    Using the formal 'Sie' changes the register; it is correct but not a mistake—just be aware of the context.

↔Alternatives

  • Kennst du gute Rezepte?

    Do you know good recipes?

  • Hast du ein gutes Rezept?

    Do you have a good recipe?

  • Weißt du, wo ich gute Rezepte finde?

    Do you know where I can find good recipes?

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking households, sharing recipes is a common way to bond, especially during holidays like Weihnachten (Christmas) or Oktoberfest. When asking for recipes, it’s polite to show genuine interest and, if you receive a recipe, to thank the person and perhaps offer to share one of yours in return. Remember that "gute" is used without an article; saying "guten Rezepte" would be grammatically incorrect.