Nahrung
German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle High German narunge, from Old High German narunga. By surface analysis, nähren (“to feed”) + -ung (“-ing”). Cognate with Dutch nering.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Nahrung f (genitive Nahrung, plural Nahrungen)
Usage notes
[edit]- This word is not generally applied to meals in a human social context. It instead puts the focus on something being a food source in general, or basic dietary need. It is most commonly used for food appropriate for or required by specific species or groups.
- Essen is the term more common for human food, including specific meals or food items, while Lebensmittel is used for foodstuffs that have not yet been turned into a meal.
Declension
[edit]Declension of Nahrung [feminine]