Fressen

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See also: fressen

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfʁɛsn̩/
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  • Hyphenation: Fres‧sen
  • Rhymes: -ɛsn̩, -ɛsən

Etymology 1

Noun

Fressen n (strong, genitive Fressens, no plural)

  1. gerund of fressen; gorging, feeding
  2. fodder, food (of an animal)
    Synonyms: Fraß, Futter
  3. (derogatory, vulgar) grub
Derived terms

Etymology 2

Noun

Fressen f pl

  1. plural of Fresse

Further reading

  • Fressen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Fressen” in Duden online