This is the 5468th most frequent German word.
beigaben
"Beigaben" means "additives" or "supplements."
Here, 'Beigabe' is used as a noun, derived from the verb 'beigeben,' indicating the act of adding or including sugar as an ingredient.
Die Beigabe von Zucker machte den Kuchen süß.
The addition of sugar made the cake sweet.
In this example, 'beigeben' is utilized in the infinitive form as part of an imperative instruction, explicitly stating the action of adding water as part of the recipe.
Für das Rezept musst du zwei Esslöffel Wasser beigeben.
For the recipe, you must add two tablespoons of water.
In this sentence, 'beigaben' is used as a verb meaning 'to add' or 'to include.' It is referring to the act of incorporating herbs into the dish.