essen

Meaning and Usage

"Essen" is the German verb for "to eat." It is used to describe the action of consuming food.

Linguistic Analysis

"Essen" is an infinitive verb. It does not contain any prefixes or suffixes. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German word "ezzan."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "essen" directly corresponds to the English word "to eat."

Cultural Context

Eating is an essential part of German culture, with a strong emphasis on traditional foods and dining experiences.

Example Sentences

1. Ich esse gerne Pizza. (I like to eat pizza.)
2. Wir wollen heute Abend etwas Leckeres essen. (We want to eat something tasty tonight.)

Memory Tips

Associate "essen" with the English word "eat" to help remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

• Nouns: das Essen (the food), der Essplatz (the dining area)
• Adjective: essbar (edible)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

"Essen" is a neuter noun, and its plural form is "die Essen."

Conjugation (for verbs)

Conjugation of "essen" in the present tense:

• Ich esse (I eat)
• Du isst (You eat)
• Er/sie/es isst (He/she/it eats)
• Wir essen (We eat)
• Ihr esst (You eat - plural)
• Sie essen (They eat)