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Illustration of the A1 German word “essen”, which translates to “to eat”. A giant mouth eating a mountain of spaghetti
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essen

to eat

/ˈɛsn̩/

Conjugation

Principal parts

essen, aß, hat gegessen

ich esse
du isst
er/sie/es isst
wir essen
ihr esst
sie/Sie essen

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Examples — essen in a sentence

Ich esse einen Apfel.

I eat an apple.

Wir essen Pizza.

We eat pizza.

How to remember it

"Essen" sounds like "S" + "N" = "S'N" = "Eatin'" — a giant mouth devouring spaghetti.

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der Fisch

/fɪʃ/

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fish

Examples

Ich esse gerne Fisch zum Abendessen.

I like to eat fish for dinner.

Der Fisch schwimmt im Fluss.

The fish swims in the river.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “das Fleisch”, which translates to “meat”. A vibrant, cozy butcher shop in the clouds where tender steaks are carved from glowing, juicy sunsets.
das Fleisch

/flaɪ̯ʃ/

meat

Examples

Ich esse kein Fleisch.

I don't eat meat.

Das Fleisch ist sehr lecker.

The meat is very delicious.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “das Gemüse”, which translates to “vegetables”. A magical garden where carrots and broccoli grow as giant, glowing lanterns lighting up a lush, nighttime patch of earth.
das Gemüse

/ɡəˈmyːzə/

vegetables

Examples

Ich esse viel Gemüse.

I eat a lot of vegetables.

Gemüse ist sehr gesund.

Vegetables are very healthy.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “geöffnet”, which translates to “open (of a shop/restaurant)”. A plump baker hedgehog flings his shop door wide with both paws, beaming ecstatically, warm golden light and a wave of pastry steam bursting out over the doorstep.
geöffnet

/ɡəˈʔœfnət/

open (of a shop/restaurant)

Examples

Der Laden ist jetzt geöffnet.

The shop is open now.

Wann ist das Museum geöffnet?

When is the museum open?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “geschlossen”, which translates to “closed”. A cozy café with lights dimmed, a 'Geschlossen' sign on the door at twilight.
geschlossen

/ɡəˈʃlɔsn̩/

closed

Examples

Die Bank ist heute geschlossen.

The bank is closed today.

Ist das Kino schon geschlossen?

Is the cinema already closed?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “das Getränk”, which translates to “drink, beverage”. Close-up of one enormous frosty glass filling the frame, brimming with a bright fizzing golden drink, big bubbles rising, a curly straw and a slice of lemon perched on the rim, condensation glinting. No people.
das Getränk

/ɡəˈtʁɛŋk/

drink, beverage

Examples

Möchtest du ein kaltes Getränk?

Would you like a cold drink?

Wasser ist mein Lieblingsgetränk.

Water is my favorite drink.

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