Elon.io is an online learning platform
We have an entire course teaching German grammar and vocabulary.
Questions & Answers about Das Essen ist lecker.
Why is the article das used with Essen?
In German, Essen (meaning food or meal) is a neuter noun. Neuter nouns use the article das. Thus, we say das Essen instead of der Essen or die Essen.
Why is Essen capitalized in the sentence Das Essen ist lecker?
In German, all nouns are capitalized, whether they’re proper names or common nouns. So even though Essen is just the general word for food, it’s still written with a capital letter.
Is lecker the only way to say tasty or delicious in German?
You can also use synonyms like köstlich, schmackhaft, or herrlich. They all mean delicious/tasty with slightly different nuances. However, lecker is very common and widely understood.
Can I say Das Essen schmeckt lecker instead of Das Essen ist lecker?
Yes! Das Essen schmeckt lecker literally means The food tastes delicious, while Das Essen ist lecker means The food is delicious. Both are correct.
How would I form a question from Das Essen ist lecker?
Two straightforward ways are:
- Ist das Essen lecker? (Is the food delicious?)
- Schmeckt das Essen lecker? (Does the food taste delicious?)