Essen
food
Meaning of Essen
Nahrung, die Menschen zum Leben brauchen
things that people and animals eat
Pronunciation
Essen with English translation
Essen usage examples
Frisches Essen ist wichtig für Kinder.
Fresh food is important for children.
Wir kaufen heute genug Essen für die Woche.
Today we're buying enough food for the week.
Essen synonyms
What's the difference between Essen, Esswaren, Speisen, Proviant, Kost, Verpflegung, Gericht, and Speise
A rather rare, slightly literary word for edible food items; less common than Lebensmittel or Essen.
Usually refers to prepared dishes, especially in restaurants, at events, or in more formal contexts.
Food and drinks taken along for a journey, hike, or trip; supplies/provisions.
Advanced: broader words
A somewhat old-fashioned or literary word for food; often means nourishment in general or a particular diet.
Food as provision for a group, trip, event, or service; emphasis on supplying meals.
An individual dish on a menu or plate, not food in general.
A somewhat more literary or formal word for a dish or food; often used on menus.
A meal as breakfast, lunch, or dinner; also a common expression used at mealtimes.
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Questions about this word
What does Essen mean?
things that people and animals eat
How do you pronounce Essen?
Essen is pronounced [ˈɛsən].
How is Essen used in a sentence?
Fresh food is important for children. Translation: Frisches Essen ist wichtig für Kinder.
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