Weiterzubereiten

Weiterzubereiten is a German verb meaning to continue preparing or to prepare further, most often in culinary contexts. It is used when a recipe or instruction calls for extending a cooking or preparation step, or when additional processing is required to complete a dish.

Etymology and form: The term is formed from the prefix weiter- and the verb zubereiten (to prepare or to cook). In standard writing the infinitive is written as one word: weiterzubereiten. In sentences with zu-infinitives, for example after verbs of planning or intending, it appears as Ich plane, das Gericht weiterzubereiten. The form can also appear in finite clauses and in passive constructions, such as Die Sauce muss noch weiter zubereitet werden.

Usage and scope: Weiterzubereiten is chiefly used in cooking, recipe instructions, and professional kitchen language. It denotes that the preparation process should be carried on beyond an initial step, such as continuing to simmer, marinate, or finish a sauce, until the dish reaches the desired state. While primarily culinary, the concept of continuing preparation can appear in other contexts where a process is extended or completed.

Examples:

- Ich werde das Gericht weiterzubereiten, bis es durchgegart ist.

- Die Sauce muss noch weiterzubereitet werden, damit sie eindickt.

- Die Reste sollten sorgfältig weiterzubereitet werden, um Verschwendung zu vermeiden.

See also: Zubereiten, Zubereitung, Weiterverarbeitung, Fortsetzung.