Auch wenn es kein Essen gibt,
Even if there is no food,
Language note: 'Essen' means 'food' or 'meal', often a central aspect of family gatherings.
Culture note: Food is an integral part of social and family gatherings in Germany.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Auch
[oakh]
Even
Used to emphasize something surprising.
Auch er wusste das.
Even he knew that.
wenn
[ven]
if
Introduces a condition.
Wenn du kommst, bin ich glücklich.
If you come, I am happy.
es
[ess]
it
Refers to a thing previously mentioned.
Es ist ein schöner Tag.
It is a beautiful day.
kein
[kine]
no
Indicates absence of something.
Es gibt kein Wasser.
There is no water.
Essen
[ess-en]
food
Substance eaten to provide nutrition.
Das Essen war lecker.
The food was delicious.
gibt
[gibt]
there is
Indicates existence or presence.
Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten.
There are many possibilities.
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