NOUN
Essen/ˈɛsn̩/food; meal; eating
Essen is a German noun that means food, meal, or eating. It is pronounced /ˈɛsn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Essen".
Definitions
1.food as a substance that is eaten(general)
a.all kinds of nourishment or provisions
Das Essen ist im Kühlschrank.—The food is in the refrigerator.
2.a single meal or dish(meal)
a.an event or occasion of eating
Wir haben gestern ein leckeres Essen gehabt.—We had a delicious meal yesterday.
3.the act of eating(action/gerund)
a.the process of consuming food
Essen ist eine der schönsten Sachen im Leben.—Eating is one of the most beautiful things in life.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Essen | die Essen |
| Genitive | des Essens | der Essen |
| Dative | dem Essen | den Essen |
| Accusative | das Essen | die Essen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Essen" mean in English?
- "Essen" means food, meal, or eating. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Essen"?
- "Essen" is pronounced /ˈɛsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Essen" der, die, or das?
- "Essen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Essen"?
- The plural of "Essen" is "Essen".
- What part of speech is "Essen"?
- "Essen" is a noun in German.
