German Conversation · Level 67
60 words
German word
Genuss
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈnʊs/
Meaning
- masculine nounpleasure
Example
Spaziergänge im Park sind echte Genüsse.
Walks in the park are a real pleasure.
More examples
Ein Abend mit Freunden ist ein Genuss.
An evening with friends is a pleasure.
Core concept
A person lingers over a rich taste, pleasant scent, or beautiful setting, taking in the sensory pleasure.
Common phrases
ein Genuss sein
be a pleasure
mit Genuss essen
eat with pleasure
reiner Genuss
pure pleasure
Similar words
Vergnügen: A happy feeling arising from an enjoyable activity or event.
Freude: A bright, glad feeling brought by something good or heartening.
Spaß: Lighthearted enjoyment from play or something amusing.
Lust: A strong desire or urge to do something.
Definition in German
Bewusste Freude am Erleben von sinnlichen Eindrücken wie Geschmack, Geruch oder Atmosphäre.
Word origin
Genuss developed from Middle High German genuoz and is related to genießen, with the sense of pleasurable enjoyment.
Usage tips
- Genuss is masculine, so the standard form is der Genuss; its plural is die Genüsse.