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consumption
The eating or drinking of food and beverages. This term is often used in a formal or official context.
Der Verzehr von mitgebrachten Speisen und Getränken ist in diesem Bereich nicht gestattet.
The consumption of food and drinks brought from outside is not permitted in this area.
'Der Verzehr' (consumption) is the nominalization of the verb 'verzehren' (to consume, to eat). This verb is a formal alternative to 'essen' (to eat) or 'trinken' (to drink) and is often used for humans and animals.
Die Löwen verzehrten ihre Beute.
The lions consumed their prey.
This word belongs to official and written language. You find it on signs, in terms and conditions, or in scientific texts about nutrition. It is not used in normal conversation about a meal.
Auf dem Schild stand: „Verzehr von Speisen und Getränken verboten“.
The sign said: 'Consumption of food and drinks prohibited.'
Common phrases are 'zum Verzehr geeignet' (suitable for consumption) or 'nicht geeignet' (not suitable), and 'der Verzehr von ...' (the consumption of ...). These formulations are often found on food packaging or in official warnings.
Diese Pilze sind nicht zum Verzehr geeignet, da sie giftig sind.
These mushrooms are not suitable for consumption because they are poisonous.
food / meal / eating
'das Essen' and 'der Verzehr' can both refer to the act of someone eating something. 'das Essen' is the normal everyday word and sounds natural in conversation. 'der Verzehr' is more formal and is often used on signs, in rules, or in official texts. In addition, 'Verzehr' can also mean eating and drinking together. When you are talking with friends, 'Essen' is almost always more natural. 'Verzehr' fits better when something is being regulated or described in a factual way.
Der Verzehr von mitgebrachten Speisen ist im Kino nicht erlaubt.
The consumption of food brought from outside is not allowed in the cinema.
Beim Essen sprechen wir oft über unseren Tag.
While eating, we often talk about our day.