German word

Kost

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔst/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfood

Example

Er ist zufrieden mit der Kost.

He is satisfied with the food.

Illustration for Kost (food)

More examples

Ich bevorzuge einfache Kost.

I prefer simple fare.

Core concept

A supplied spread of food that represents someone's regular fare or a particular style of eating.

Common phrases

  • einfache Kost

    simple fare

  • hausgemachte Kost

    home-cooked food

  • Kost und Logis

    board and lodging

Similar words

Essen: The food that makes up someone's everyday diet.
Verpflegung: Meals and related food service supplied for guests or event participants.
Mahlzeit: One complete meal eaten at a set time.
Speise: An individual prepared dish offered on a menu.

Definition in German

Kost bezeichnet Nahrung, besonders als bereitgestellte Verpflegung oder bestimmte Art der Speise.

Word origin

Kost comes through Middle High German kost from Old High German kost, where it already meant food or provisions.

Usage tips

  • Kost is feminine and usually uncountable, while die Kosten normally means costs rather than the plural of Kost.

Other meanings

  • mealnoun
  • cuisinenoun

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