Essen - Der Die Das

The correct article for Essen is "das".

English translation: food, meal

How to remember it?

To easily and effectively remember the article for a specific word, you can use a few techniques. Associate the word with a color and visualize the noun in that color. Audio hints also help - hearing the word in a masculine, feminine, or neutral voice can reinforce the correct article. Additionally, German has specific rules and patterns that can help you guess the article without memorizing it outright. Below are some tips specifically chosen for the word Essen.

Colors

Pick a color for each gender: blue for masculine nouns (der), red for feminine nouns (die), and green for neuter nouns (das).

das Essen
Try to associate the word with its corresponding color

Audio

This hint activates your sense of hearing. In Artikel Meister, each word is accompanied by a recording in a masculine voice (der), feminine voice (die), or a child’s voice (das). Engaging an additional sense helps you remember the correct article more effectively.

Listen to the word in a child voice.

It's a hint for neuter words (das)

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Rules

There are various rules to help you guess the article of a word without memorizing it. For a general overview, check them out here: Rules. Here is the rule to help you to remember the article for the word Essen:

Nouns that are derived from verbs in their infinitive form have the article das. Examples: das Essen, das Verhalten

Practical Examples and Usage

Discover how to use das Essen effectively in context.

Plural Form

The plural form of das Essen is die Essen.

Declension Table for All Grammar Cases

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedas Essendie Essen
Accusativedas Essendie Essen
Dativedem Essenden Essen
Genitivedes Essensder Essen

Example Sentences

  1. Das Essen ist sehr lecker. (The food is very delicious.)
  2. Die Essen sind alle lecker. (All the meals are delicious.)
  3. Ich danke Ihnen für das Essen. (I thank you for the meal.)

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