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“pleasure” in German

German

AlsoVergnügen

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈnʊs/

Example

Spaziergänge im Park sind echte Genüsse.

Walks in the park are a real pleasure.

Illustration for Genuss (pleasure)

How to say “pleasure” in German

“Pleasure” in German is Genuss.

A person lingers over a rich taste, pleasant scent, or beautiful setting, taking in the sensory pleasure.

Full entry for Genuss: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Genuss

Ein Abend mit Freunden ist ein Genuss.

An evening with friends is a pleasure.

Tips for using Genuss

  • Genuss is masculine, so the standard form is der Genuss; its plural is die Genüsse.

Other German words for “pleasure”

Es macht mir Vergnügen, mit dir zu sprechen.

It is a pleasure for me to speak with you.

“pleasure” in other languages