grasen

The German word "grasen" is a verb meaning "to graze" (as animals do when feeding on grass).

• It comes from the noun "gras" meaning "grass".
• "Grasen" refers to animals eating grass in a field.

Similar words:

• weiden — also means "to graze," often used for larger animals like cows.
• fressen — "to feed/eat" (used for animals in general, not specific to grass).

Difference:

• "Grasen" specifically emphasizes the act of eating grass on pasture.
• "Weiden" often implies being out in a pasture to graze over time.
• "Fressen" is a general term for animals eating, including but not limited to grass.