"Essen" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Essen" Meaning

The word "essen" is German for "to eat".

"Essen" Examples

Usage Examples for "essen"

Verb
Intransitive: Sie essen Brötchen für Frühstück. (They're eating bread rolls for breakfast.)
Transitive: Er isst seine Mütze. (He's eating his hat.)

Into compounds
Mittagessen (midday meal or lunch)
Vesperessen (evening meal or dinner)
Fußball-Essen (kicking around for a snack)

In idiomatic expressions
Der Rotwein ist"wirksames Essen" für die Seele. (Red wine is good for the soul.)
Jemanden zu essen (to gobble someone up) means to eat someone's time, effort, or resources.

In food-related contexts
Das Essen schmeckt lecker! (The food tastes delicious!)
Welches Essen wollen Sie bestellt haben? (What would you like to order?)