die Ernährung

Plural: die not used in plural
Based on: (sich) ernähren (von)
Goethe B1 Noun #1176 Noun
1.

the diet, the nourishment, the food

(A generic word for the way and things we eat. NOT for "diet" in the sense of weight loss, though that is one kind of "Ernährung", too.)
Examples
  • Eine ausgewogene Ernährung ist wichtig für die Gesundheit.
  • A balanced diet is important for health.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Ernährung' have?

Ernährung has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the diet, the nourishment, the food.

What is the gender of 'Ernährung'?

die

What is the plural of 'Ernährung'?

die not used in plural

What is 'Ernährung' related to?

The word 'Ernährung' is related to (sich) ernähren (von).

Where can I learn more about 'Ernährung'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.