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Essen
In German
Essen
ˈɛsn̩
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Don't Get Confused!
❌ Looks like
Essence
In English means: "The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character"
✅ Actually means
Essen
Food, meal; to eat
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Memory Tip
German 'Essen' is what you 'eat' or the 'food' itself, not the abstract 'essence' of something! You can smell the 'Essen', but not the 'essence'.
Example Sentences
1
Das Essen war heute Abend sehr lecker.
The food was very delicious tonight.
2
Wir müssen noch zu Abend essen.
We still need to eat dinner.