German Word · Intermediate
ernähren
to nourish, to feed
Pronunciation: /ʔɛɐ̯ˈnɛːɐ̯n/
Meaning
to nourish, to feed
Example
Sie ernähren sich von Quallen, Tintenfischen und Plankton.
They eat jellyfish, squids and plankton.
Practice tips
- Practice ernähren out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.