How do you use "essen" in a sentence?

Example: "Haben Sie schon zu Mittag gegessen?" (Have you already eaten lunch?) Another example: "Ich esse gern Bananen."

essen

B1 Verb

English Translation

to eat

„essen" is a German verb meaning "to eat" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Haben Sie schon zu Mittag gegessen?

Have you already eaten lunch?

Ich esse gern Bananen.

I like eating bananas.

Was gibt es heute zu essen?

What is there to eat today?

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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