Appetit

noun
appetite
A1

Appetit means appetite, desire for food, or figuratively interest. It is a masculine noun (der Appetit), often uncountable; plural “Appetite” is rare. Common collocation: Appetit auf + accusative (Appetit auf etwas haben). Used in the phrase "Guten Appetit!" as a mealtime wish.

Examples

Guten Appetit! - Danke, ich habe großen Appetit.
Enjoy your meal! - Thanks, I have a big appetite.
Guten Appetit!
Enjoy your meal!
Der Patient verlor den Appetit, weil die Medizin starke Nebenwirkungen zeigte.
The patient lost his appetite because the medicine showed strong side effects.

Details

PluralAppetite (rare)

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
nominativeder Appetitdie Appetite
genitivedes Appetitsder Appetite
dativedem Appetitden Appetiten
accusativeden Appetitdie Appetite

Mnemonics

👁️Imagine a big plate that makes your appetite grow.
⚧️der (masculine) — memorize as 'der Appetit' (masculine).

Notes

Often used in the fixed phrase 'Guten Appetit!'. Usually used in singular.

Category

Health And Body Everyday Life Food And Drink

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