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Essen
Food, meal; to eat
In German
Essen
ˈɛsn̩
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
Memory TipGerman '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
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.
FAQ
How do you say "Food, meal; to eat" in German?
"Food, meal; to eat" in German is "Essen" (ˈɛsn̩). Example: Das Essen war heute Abend sehr lecker..
