German word

amüsieren

Pronunciation

IPA/amyˈziːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbhave fun

Example

Ich amüsiere mich am Wochenende mit Freunden.

I have fun with friends on the weekend.

Illustration for amüsieren (have fun)

More examples

Bei der Party haben sich alle prächtig amüsiert.

At the party, everyone had a wonderful time.

Core concept

A lively diversion produces laughter or enjoyment, either felt by the subject or caused in another person.

Common phrases

  • sich amüsieren

    have fun

  • sich amüsieren bei einer Veranstaltung

    have fun at an event

  • sich amüsieren auf einer Party

    have fun at a party

Similar words

genießen: Enjoy something slowly while appreciating its taste or atmosphere.
Spaß haben: Feel enjoyment while taking part in an activity.
sich vergnügen: Spend enjoyable time through outings, play, or other recreation.
sich unterhalten: Pass time pleasantly through conversation with others.

Definition in German

Sich gut unterhalten fühlen; jemanden amüsieren: für Unterhaltung oder Lachen sorgen.

Word origin

German amüsieren was borrowed from French amuser and developed both a reflexive sense for enjoying oneself and a transitive sense for entertaining someone.

Usage tips

  • The reflexive form sich amüsieren means to have fun, while transitive amüsieren takes the person who is entertained as its object.

Other meanings

  • entertain ___verb
  • make ___ laughverb

Opposites

  • sich langweilenbe boredverb

Related words

  • Amüsementamusementnoun
  • amüsantamusingadjective
  • amüsierendentertainingadjective

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