edible

• Bezeichnet etwas, das gefahrlos gegessen werden kann und als Nahrung geeignet ist.

Describes something that is safe and suitable to be eaten.

1. Safe to eatB1formal

   Fit to be eaten; not poisonous or harmful.

   Essbar

   • These mushrooms are edible, but those are toxic.
   • The berries in the garden are edible and delicious.
   • Always check if a plant is edible before consuming it.

   Synonymecomestibleconsumableeatablenonpoisonoussafewholesome

   Antonymeinediblepoisonoustoxic

2. Palatable or tastyB2informal

   Pleasant to eat; having acceptable flavor or quality.

   Essbar

   • The cafeteria food is barely edible.
   • She made the dish edible by adding more spices.
   • The leftovers were still edible after three days.

   Synonymeappetizingdelectabledeliciousflavorfulpalatablesavorytastyyummy

   Antonymedistastefulinedibleunpalatableunsavory

• Substantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das sicher und zum Verzehr geeignet ist; meist im Plural für essbare Dinge oder Lebensmittel verwendet.

A noun referring to an item that is safe and suitable to be eaten as food.

1. Food itemB1formal

   Something that is safe and suitable to be eaten.

   Essbare Ware

   • Mushrooms are edible, but some species are poisonous.
   • The label says these berries are edible.
   • In survival situations, you must learn which plants are edible.

   Synonymecomestibleeatableeatsfarefoodfoodstuffnourishmentprovisionsustenancevictual

   Antonymepoisontoxin