German word

Nahrung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnaːʁʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfood

Example

Für das Picknick haben wir viel Nahrung eingepackt.

We packed plenty of food for the picnic.

Illustration for Nahrung (food)

More examples

In ländlichen Regionen sind oft pflanzliche Nahrung und lokale Produkte üblich.

In rural areas, plant-based food and local products are often the norm.

Core concept

What enters a living organism as fuel and nourishment, whether it is eaten or drunk.

Common phrases

  • pflanzliche Nahrung

    plant-based food

  • Nahrung liefern

    provide food

  • Mangel an Nahrung

    lack of food

Similar words

Essen: Everyday food, including prepared dishes and complete meals.
Lebensmittel: Food products or ingredients sold in shops for eating.
Nahrungsmittel: Food classified by its nutritional components and value.
Ernährung: The process of obtaining nourishment from food.

Definition in German

Alles, was Lebewesen zum Leben, Wachsen oder zur Energiegewinnung essen oder trinken.

Word origin

The noun Nahrung developed from Middle High German narunge and is related to the verb nähren, meaning 'to nourish'.

Usage tips

  • Lebensmittel usually means food products or groceries, whereas Nahrung has a more formal or biological register and often describes nourishment in general.

Related words

  • Nahrungsquellefood sourcenoun
  • Nahrungsangebotfood supplynoun
  • Nahrungsmangelfood shortagenoun

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