essen

verb

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food

meal

dish

meals

dishes

foods

dine

eat (formal)

course

feed oneself

have a diet

repast

eat

Synonyms and Related Words for essen

speisen verzehren dinieren tafeln Mahlzeit Gericht Speise Nahrung Essen zu sich nehmen Speisen ernähren Nahrung zu sich nehmen

Definition of "essen" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "essen" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Nahrung zu sich nehmen (gilt für Menschen).

DE: “Ich esse einen Apfel.”
A1
EN: “I am eating an apple.”

DE: “Was hast du gestern Abend gegessen?”
A2
EN: “What did you eat last night?”

DE: “Wir sollten ausgewogener essen, um unsere Gesundheit zu fördern.”
B1
EN: “We should eat a more balanced diet to promote our health.”

Zubereitete Speisen, die als Mahlzeit dienen; die Mahlzeit selbst.

DE: “Das Essen ist fertig.”
A1
EN: “The food is ready.”

DE: “Ich koche heute das Essen für die ganze Familie.”
A2
EN: “I am cooking the meal for the whole family today.”

DE: “Bei der Feier gab es eine große Auswahl an internationalen Essen.”
B1
EN: “At the celebration, there was a large selection of international dishes.”

Words Similar in Spelling to essen

Essen machen gab zu essen messen zu essen geben