German Word of the Day
Essen
/Essen (ES-en)/ • noun/verb — 12th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: food or to eat
Examples
- Ich liebe italienisches Essen.
(I love Italian food.) - Wir essen um 7 Uhr abends meistens.
(We usually eat at 7 in the evening.) - Das Essen schmeckt sehr gut!
(The food tastes very good!)
Synonyms
- Nahrung
- Gericht
The word 'Essen' can refer either to food in general or the act of eating. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing meals or dietary preferences.
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