konsumieren

/kɔnzuˈmiːʁən/

verb B2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

verzehren specifically means to eat or consume food; konsumieren is more general, to consume goods, media, or drugs.

konsumieren means "to consume" goods or media; verbrauchen means "to use up," like resources or supplies.

Similar in other languages

Spanish

consumir is the Spanish word for the same thing — both mean "to consume."

Portuguese

consumir is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "to consume."

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Last updated 2026-09-24