In German, "eat" is essen. It is a verb.
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essen is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following German pronunciation rules.
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Buy on SteamIn German, "eat" is essen. It is a verb. The word is spelled essen and pronounced as written, following German pronunciation rules.
essen is a verb, so grammatical gender does not directly apply. In German, verbs conjugate by person and tense.
Use essen as you would use the equivalent verb in English. In German, word order and agreement rules determine how essen fits into a sentence.
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