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VerbA1
essen
/ˈɛsən/
to eat
Verb Details
- Auxiliary
- haben
- Past participle
- gegessen
- Separable
- No
- Irregular
- Yes
Usage Note
Vowel changes in du/er/sie forms: du isst, er isst. The 'ß' in 'aß' is the preterite.
Example Sentences
Ich esse gern Pizza.
I like eating pizza.
Was isst du?
What are you eating?