Essen
eating
Meaning of Essen
die Handlung, Nahrung zu sich zu nehmen
the act of taking food into the body
Pronunciation
Essen with English translation
Essen usage examples
Beim Essen reden wir nicht viel.
We don't talk much while eating.
Nach dem Essen räumen wir den Tisch ab.
After eating, we clear the table.
Essen synonyms
What's the difference between Essen, Nahrungsaufnahme, Verzehr, Mahlzeit, Esserei, Aufnahme von Nahrung, Esser, and essend
Neutral, slightly technical term for the process of taking in food.
Means consumption of food or drinks; often used in formal and everyday contexts.
Not the process itself, but a meal as an event or a specific eating occasion.
Colloquial word with a hint of irritation or judgment: “this eating/eating around.”
Very formal and scientific wording for the process of taking in food.
Advanced: broader words
Refers to a person who eats; it is a person, not the act.
A participle describing someone as eating; usually used in combinations, not as a noun.
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Questions about this word
What does Essen mean?
the act of taking food into the body
How do you pronounce Essen?
Essen is pronounced [ˈɛsn̩].
How is Essen used in a sentence?
We don't talk much while eating. Translation: Beim Essen reden wir nicht viel.
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