VERB
essen/ˈɛsn̩/to eat; to have a meal
essen is a German verb that means to eat or to have a meal. It is pronounced /ˈɛsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "aß" and the past participle is "gegessen".
Definitions
1.to consume food(basic action)
a.to ingest food as nourishment
Ich esse jeden Morgen Brot mit Marmelade.—I eat bread with jam every morning.
2.to have a meal, to dine(have a meal)
a.to have a meal, often at a certain place/time
Wir essen heute Abend im Restaurant.—We are eating at the restaurant tonight.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | essen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | esse |
| Present (du) | isst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | isst |
| Preterite (ich) | aß |
| Participle II | gegessen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | äße |
| Imperative (singular) | iss |
| Imperative (plural) | esst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "essen" mean in English?
- "essen" means to eat or to have a meal. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "essen"?
- "essen" is pronounced /ˈɛsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "essen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "essen" is "gegessen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "essen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "essen" becomes "aß" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "essen"?
- "essen" is a verb in German.
