Essen
food
The German word 'Essen' is a noun that is used to refer to food in general. It is a very common word and can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, one might say 'Ich kaufe Essen' (I am buying food) or 'Das Essen ist lecker' (The food is delicious).
Example sentences using: Essen
Wir müssen das Essen bestellen.
We need to order the food.
In this example, 'Essen' is used as a noun, meaning food. The verb 'bestellen' means to order. The phrase is used in the context of ordering food, perhaps in a restaurant.
Ich habe mein Essen vergessen.
I forgot my food.
In this phrase, 'Essen' is also used as a noun meaning food. The verb 'vergessen' translates to 'forgot'. This phrase could be used in a context of forgetting to bring food from home, or forgetting to eat.
Das Essen riecht gut.
The food smells good.
Here, 'Essen' is again used as a noun with the meaning of food. The phrase 'riecht gut' translates directly to 'smells good'. This phrase could be used when talking about a food dish that has a pleasant aroma.