NOUN

Ernährung/ɛɐ̯ˈnɛːʁʊŋ/nutrition; diet; nourishment

Ernährung is a German noun that means nutrition, diet, or nourishment. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈnɛːʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Ernährungen".

Definitions

1.the intake or process of giving or obtaining food necessary for health and growth(general)

a.the way a person or animal eats and what they eat (human or animal diet)

Gesunde Ernährung ist wichtig für das Wohlbefinden.Healthy nutrition is important for well-being.

2.study or practice concerning food and its effects on health(science)

a.as a scientific or professional field

Sie studiert Ernährung an der Universität.She studies nutrition at the university.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Ernährungdie Ernährungen
Genitiveder Ernährungder Ernährungen
Dativeder Ernährungden Ernährungen
Accusativedie Ernährungdie Ernährungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ernährung" mean in English?
"Ernährung" means nutrition, diet, or nourishment. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ernährung"?
"Ernährung" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈnɛːʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ernährung" der, die, or das?
"Ernährung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Ernährung"?
The plural of "Ernährung" is "Ernährungen".
What part of speech is "Ernährung"?
"Ernährung" is a noun in German.

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