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Essen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Essen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to eat", "to have a meal" or "food". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Essen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: essen
- Simple past: aß
- Participle: gegessen
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Essen
- Plural: die Essen
Meanings of "Essen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To eat"
"Essen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To consume food or meals."
- Translation(s): to eat, to have a meal
- Synonym(s): speisen
- Antonym(s): fasten, hungern
- Related word(s): Mahlzeit, Nahrung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich möchte jetzt etwas essen.
- Sie isst gerne Obst.
- Wir essen jeden Tag um 12 Uhr zu Mittag.
2.) "Food, meal"
"Essen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "The act of consuming food."
- Translation(s): food, meal, dish
- Synonym(s): Speise
- Antonym(s): fasten, hungern
- Related word(s): Mahlzeit, Nahrung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Essen ist fertig.
- Wie schmeckt dir das Essen?
- Wir haben das Essen sehr genossen.
3.) "A city in Germany"
"Essen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Name of a city in Germany."
- Translation(s): Essen (city)
- Synonym(s): Stadt, Großstadt
- Related word(s): Ruhrgebiet
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich wohne in Essen.
- Morgen fahren wir nach Essen.
- Das Fußballspiel findet in Essen statt.