der Essensgestank
Translation
smell of food, food odor
Examples
Der Essensgestank aus der Küche war stark.
The smell of food from the kitchen was strong.
Grammar Patterns
der Essensgestank (as a subject) 'the smell of food' Der Essensgestank fills the room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Essensgeruch (neutral); Antonyms: Essensduft (pleasant scent)
Etymology
Composed of 'Essen' (food) + 'Gestank' (stench, stink).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a direct combination: 'Essen' (food) + 'Gestank' (stink) = a bad smell of food.