German word

Appetit

Pronunciation

IPA/apeˈtiːt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounappetite

Example

Ich habe heute keinen Appetit.

I have no appetite today.

Illustration for Appetit (appetite)

More examples

Der Duft frisch gebackenen Brots macht mir Appetit.

The smell of freshly baked bread whets my appetite.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Appetit auf etwas machen

    whet one's appetite for ___

  • sich den Appetit verderben

    spoil one's appetite

  • einen gesunden Appetit haben

    have a healthy appetite

Similar words

Hunger: The physical need for food that causes a feeling of emptiness.
Lust: A desire or inclination to do something.
Heißhunger: A sudden, intense craving for a particular food.
Appetitlosigkeit: A reduced desire to eat.

Definition in German

Das Bedürfnis oder der Wunsch zu essen; kann fehlen ('kein Appetit') oder auf etwas gerichtet sein.

Word origin

The noun derives from French appétit and ultimately Latin appetitus, formed from appetere, meaning to seek or desire.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • Appetitlosigkeitloss of appetitenoun

Related words

  • appetitförderndappetite-stimulatingadjective
  • Appetitanregerappetite stimulantnoun

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