Verb

ernähren

to feed, to nourish, to support, to provide for

Sie muss eine große Familie ernähren.

She has to support a large family.

Er ernährt sich gesund.

He eats a healthy diet.

Pflanzen ernähren sich von Licht und Wasser.

Plants nourish themselves with light and water.

((j-n)) to feed/support (sb.) Sie muss ihre Familie ernähren.

sich ((von+3)) to live on (sth.) Viele Tiere ernähren sich von Pflanzen.

sich ((Adverb)) to eat (in a certain way) Er ernährt sich gesund.

füttern (to feed an animal), versorgen (to provide for)

From the prefix 'er-' (denoting achievement) and 'nähren' (to nourish), related to 'Nahrung' (food).

Think of 'earning' ('er-') the 'nourishment' ('nähren') to provide for your family.

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