die Nahrung, -en
food · nourishment
The German word "Nahrung" is a noun that means "food" or "nourishment". It refers to the substances consumed by living beings for sustenance, growth, and energy. Singular form is die Nahrung, and plural is die Nahrungen.
Similar words in German include "Essen" (food), "Lebensmittel" (groceries or foodstuffs), and "Kost" (diet).
Differences:
- Nahrung: Emphasizes the nutritional or sustaining aspect of food.
- Essen: A more general term for food, often referring to meals.
- Lebensmittel: Usually refers to food products or groceries.
- Kost: Often refers to the type of diet or habitual consumption of food.
Overall, "Nahrung" is slightly more formal and broad compared to "Essen" and slightly different in scope than "Lebensmittel" or "Kost".
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Examples
Die Nahrung wird frisch zubereitet.noun
The food is prepared fresh.
Man braucht tägliche Nahrung zum Leben.noun
One needs daily nourishment to live.
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