Esszeug

dasNoun

cutlery; eating utensils

English translations

  1. 01

    utensil

  2. 02

    implement

Word details

German meaning
Umgangssprachlich für Besteck oder Geschirr.
English meaning
Eating utensils
Synonym
Besteck
German example
Das Esszeug liegt schon auf dem Tisch.
English example
The eating utensils are already on the table.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Esszeug
Plural Form
die Esszeuge

Example sentences with “Esszeug”

  1. Vergiss nicht, das Esszeug einzupacken. (Don't forget to pack the cutlery.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Esszeug commonly used?

It is somewhat dated; 'Besteck' is the much more common modern term. It is a neuter noun (das).