Ich liebe Essen
/ɪç ˈliːbə ˈɛsən/word by word
The English phrase 'I love food' is expressed in German as Ich liebe Essen.
This phrase is used to express a strong passion for eating and different types of food.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɪç ˈliːbə ˈɛsən/
Did you know?
- The word Essen is also the name of a major city in Germany's Ruhr region, which became an industrial center during the 19th century.
- If a German speaker says Guten Appetit before eating, it is the custom to reply with Gleichfalls or 'likewise'.
- While Ich liebe Essen expresses a passion for food, Germans often use the word lecker to describe the taste of food rather than 'love'.
Examples in context
- Essen ist für mich Balsam für die SeeleFood is balm for my soul
- Essen ist meine große Leidenschaft. Schon als Kind habe ich gerne gekocht.Food is my great passion. Even as a child, I loved cooking.
- Ich liebe Essen.I love food.
- Echt? Ich liebe Essen mehr als alles andere.Really? I love food more than anything else.
- Ich liebe Essen aus der ganzen Welt.I love food from all over the world.
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are looking at a menu together.
- JulianSchau dir all diese Gerichte an!Look at all these dishes!
- HannahJa, ich liebe Essen wirklich sehr.Yes, I really love food very much.
- JulianIch auch, was möchtest du bestellen?Me too, what would you like to order?
- HannahIch nehme die Pasta, bitte.I will have the pasta, please.
