A2 verb 중립 #2,500 가장 일반적인 2분 분량

aufessen

ˈaʊ̯fˌɛsn̩
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Overview

The German verb 'aufessen' is a separable verb, meaning its prefix 'auf-' detaches in certain grammatical contexts, particularly in simple tenses (present, simple past) and main clauses. The core meaning of 'essen' is 'to eat,' and the prefix 'auf-' adds the nuance of completion or finishing something entirely. Therefore, 'aufessen' specifically means 'to eat up' or 'to eat all of something,' implying that nothing is left. It is often used when someone has finished their entire meal or a specific food item.

Conjugation (Present Tense):

  • ich esse auf (I eat up)
  • du isst auf (you eat up - informal singular)
  • er/sie/es isst auf (he/she/it eats up)
  • wir essen auf (we eat up)
  • ihr esst auf (you eat up - informal plural)
  • sie/Sie essen auf (they/you eat up - formal singular/plural)

Example Sentences:

  1. 1Ich muss meinen Teller aufessen. (I have to eat up my plate.) - Here, 'aufessen' emphasizes finishing everything on the plate.
  1. 1Hast du schon dein Gemüse aufgegessen? (Have you already eaten all your vegetables?) - In the perfect tense, the 'auf-' prefix is attached to the past participle 'gegessen' to form 'aufgegessen.'
  1. 1Er aß das ganze Brot auf. (He ate up all the bread.) - In the simple past tense, the prefix 'auf-' is at the end of the sentence.
  1. 1Bitte, esst euren Kuchen auf! (Please, eat up your cake!) - This is an imperative sentence, and the prefix remains at the end.

Grammatical Peculiarities:

  • Separable Prefix: The 'auf-' prefix moves to the end of the sentence in main clauses in the present and simple past tenses. For example: 'Ich esse den Apfel auf.'
  • Infinitive with 'zu': When 'aufessen' is used with 'zu' (to), the 'zu' is inserted between the prefix and the stem: 'aufzuessen'. Example: 'Es ist wichtig, alles aufzuessen.' (It is important to eat everything up.)
  • Past Participle: The past participle is formed by attaching the prefix to the past participle of the stem verb: 'aufgegessen'. This is used with the auxiliary verb 'haben' to form the perfect tense.

Understanding 'aufessen' involves recognizing the role of the separable prefix 'auf-' in modifying the base meaning of 'essen' to convey completeness. This is a common pattern in German verbs, and mastering it helps in comprehending the nuances of many other verbs as well.

예시

1

Die Kinder müssen ihren Teller aufessen.

everyday conversation

The children must eat everything on their plate.

2

Ich habe den ganzen Kuchen aufgegessen.

reporting an action

I ate the whole cake.

3

Iss das Brot auf, bevor es schlecht wird.

giving an instruction

Eat up the bread before it goes bad.

4

Wer hat mein Pausenbrot aufgegessen?

expressing surprise or frustration

Who ate all of my packed lunch?

5

Er aß sein Abendessen schnell auf.

describing an action

He quickly ate up his dinner.

자주 쓰는 조합

Teller leer aufessen
alles aufessen
schnell aufessen
restlos aufessen

자주 혼동되는 단어

aufessen vs essen

'Aufessen' implies finishing all of the food, whereas 'essen' just means to eat.

문법 패턴

Ich esse den Teller auf. (I eat all of the plate.) Er hat die Pizza aufgegessen. (He ate all of the pizza.) Bitte iss deinen Teller auf! (Please eat everything on your plate!)

사용법

'Aufessen' is a separable verb, meaning the prefix 'auf-' separates from the verb 'essen' in certain grammatical contexts, particularly in main clauses. For instance, in a simple present tense sentence, you would say 'Ich esse den Teller auf' (I eat up the plate). In a subordinate clause, the prefix remains attached: 'Ich weiß, dass ich den Teller aufesse' (I know that I eat up the plate). It specifically implies eating *all* of something, emphasizing completion. If you just eat some of it, you would simply use 'essen' (to eat). The verb is commonly used in everyday situations, from parents telling their children to finish their food to adults discussing finishing a meal. It can also be used figuratively, though less commonly, to mean 'to consume entirely' in a non-food context, but this is rare and would typically be understood metaphorically. The past participle is 'aufgegessen', as in 'Ich habe alles aufgegessen' (I have eaten everything up).

자주 하는 실수

Forgetting that 'aufessen' implies eating everything, not just eating. Using 'essen' when the completeness of the action is important.

팁

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Separable Verb

'Aufessen' is a separable verb. In simple tenses, the prefix 'auf-' separates from the verb stem and moves to the end of the sentence. For example: 'Ich esse den Apfel auf.' (I eat up the apple.)

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Distinction from 'essen'

While 'essen' simply means 'to eat', 'aufessen' specifically implies eating something completely, leaving nothing behind. It's often used when referring to finishing a meal or a specific portion.

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Common Usage

This verb is frequently used in daily conversations, especially in contexts related to food and meals. It's often heard in phrases like 'Iss deinen Teller auf!' (Eat up your plate!) or 'Hast du alles aufgegessen?' (Have you eaten everything?)

어원

From Old High German 'ūfezzan' (8th century), from 'ūf' (up) + 'ezzan' (to eat). Related to German 'essen' (to eat) and English 'eat'. The 'auf-' prefix intensifies the action, implying completeness, hence 'to eat up' or 'to eat all of something'.

문화적 맥락

In German culture, 'aufessen' reflects a certain attitude towards food and waste. Finishing everything on one's plate is often seen as a sign of appreciation for the meal and the person who prepared it. It can also be associated with childhood upbringing, where children are encouraged to 'aufessen' to avoid waste and ensure they get enough nutrients. There's a common saying, 'Teller leer, Magen schwer' (plate empty, stomach heavy), which humorously suggests that an empty plate often means one has eaten enough, perhaps even too much. This concept ties into a broader cultural value of thriftiness and not wasting resources, which is quite prevalent in Germany. It's less about strict rules and more about a general understanding of good manners and respect. For example, if you're a guest at someone's home, 'aufessen' can be a way to subtly compliment the host's cooking.

암기 팁

Visualize eating everything on your plate. 'Auf' can mean 'up' or 'completely,' so 'aufessen' means to eat it all up.

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

'Aufessen' is a German verb that directly translates to 'to eat up' or 'to eat all of something.' It implies the act of finishing all the food that has been provided or is available. It's often used when someone has consumed every last bit of a meal or dish.

'Aufessen' is a separable verb, meaning its prefix 'auf-' separates from the main verb in certain tenses and sentence structures. For example, in the present tense, you might say 'Ich esse den Teller auf' (I eat up the plate). In the perfect tense, it would be 'Ich habe den Teller aufgegessen' (I have eaten up the plate). It emphasizes completeness.

While primarily literal, 'aufessen' can sometimes be used in a slightly extended, though not fully metaphorical, sense. For instance, one might say 'Die Zeit isst uns auf' (Time is eating us up) to imply that time is running out or consuming something. However, its most common usage remains in the context of food consumption.

While 'aufessen' specifically implies finishing all of something, related terms include 'essen' (to eat), 'verzehren' (to consume, often more formal), or 'leer essen' (to eat empty). However, 'aufessen' uniquely conveys the sense of completing the entire portion of food.

셀프 테스트

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Ich werde mein Abendessen ______.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
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Er hat das ganze Brot ______.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
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Bitte ______ du deinen Teller leer.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

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