los|essen
Translation
to start eating, to eat away
Examples
Lasst uns losessen, bevor das Essen kalt wird.
Let's start eating before the food gets cold.
Grammar Patterns
losessen to start eating On my command, we start eating.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anfangen zu essen, beginnen zu essen
Etymology
A combination of the prefix 'los-' (indicating a start or separation) and 'essen' (to eat).
Memory Tips
Think of 'los' as 'go!' or 'start!'. So, 'losessen' is like 'Go eat!' or 'Start eating!'.