Essen
Example: Wir essen jeden Abend zusammen im Wohnzimmer.
Definition
"Essen" means to consume food by putting it into the mouth, chewing, and swallowing. It refers to the act of having a meal or eating in general, as in the phrase, 'Wir essen jeden Abend zusammen im Wohnzimmer,' which means 'We eat together every evening in the living room.'
Etymology
The German word "essen" originates from Old High German 'ezzan,' which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*etaną.' The root is connected to the concept of consuming or devouring. Did you know? The English word 'eat' shares the same ancient origin, showing how languages evolved from common ancestors.
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"Essen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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