die Nahrung
Translation
food, nourishment, sustenance, nutrition
Examples
Gesunde Nahrung ist wichtig für den Körper.
Healthy food is important for the body.
Pflanzen nehmen ihre Nahrung aus dem Boden auf.
Plants absorb their nourishment from the soil.
Feste Nahrung ist für das Baby noch nicht geeignet.
Solid food is not yet suitable for the baby.
Grammar Patterns
((die Nahrung)) food, nourishment Healthy food is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Essen (food), Lebensmittel (foodstuffs), Kost (fare).
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'nähren' (to nourish, to feed) with the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Nahrung' to its root 'nähren' (to nourish). Proper 'Nahrung' nourishes the body.