Essen in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Essen | die Essen |
| Accusative | das Essen | die Essen |
| Dative | dem Essen | den Essen |
| Genitive | des Essens | der Essen |
Essen in use
- A1
Das Essen ist fertig!
Dinner's ready!
- A1
Wir laden dich zum Essen ein.
We're inviting you for a meal.
- A2
Das Essen in der Kantine ist nicht so gut.
The food in the canteen isn't so good.
Phrases
- Guten Appetit!Enjoy your meal!
- das Abendessendinner
Good to know
- Capital E: das Essen (food, meal). Small e: essen (to eat).
- zum Essen = for a meal.
Remember it for good.
In Ziplex you see words like Essen in short German posts at your level, and practise der, die and das in a fun word game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Essen?
It's das Essen. Essen is neuter, and the plural is die Essen.
What does Essen mean?
Essen means food, meal in English.
What is the plural of Essen?
The plural is die Essen. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).