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“appetite” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/apeˈtiːt/

Example

Ich habe heute keinen Appetit.

I have no appetite today.

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How to say “appetite” in German

“Appetite” in German is Appetit.

An inner readiness for eating, sometimes directed at one tempting food rather than at food in general.

Full entry for Appetit: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Appetit

Der Duft frisch gebackenen Brots macht mir Appetit.

The smell of freshly baked bread whets my appetite.

Tips for using Appetit

  • A specific food follows auf with the accusative, as in Appetit auf Pizza or Ich habe Appetit auf etwas Süßes.

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