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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Ernährung | die Ernährungen |
| Genitive | der Ernährung | der Ernährungen |
| Dative | der Ernährung | den Ernährungen |
| Accusative | die Ernährung | die 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.
