German word

genießen

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈniːsən/

Meaning

  • verbenjoy

Example

Ich genieße den Urlaub.

I'm enjoying my vacation.

Illustration for genießen (enjoy)

More examples

Am Wochenende genieße ich ein langes Frühstück.

On the weekend, I enjoy a long breakfast.

Core concept

A person fully taking in a pleasant meal, holiday, view, or stretch of free time, with attention on the pleasure it provides.

Common phrases

  • das Essen genießen

    enjoy the meal

  • die Ruhe genießen

    enjoy the quiet

  • das Leben genießen

    enjoy life

Similar words

auskosten: Get the fullest enjoyment from a period of time or an event.
schmecken: Find the flavor of food or drink pleasant.
sich amüsieren: Spend enjoyable time with friends through laughter, play, and shared activities.
sich freuen: Feel happy and expectant about something that is going to happen.

Definition in German

Einen angenehmen Zustand oder eine Erfahrung bewusst und intensiv wahrnehmen

Word origin

Genießen comes through Middle High German geniezen from Old High German g(i)nēzan, whose earlier sense involved making use of or benefiting from something.

Usage tips

  • Genießen is a strong verb with the forms genoss in the simple past and genossen as its past participle, used with haben in compound tenses.

Other meanings

  • savorverb
  • revel in ___verb
  • benefit from ___verb

Opposites

Related words

  • Genusspleasurenoun
  • Genießerenjoyernoun
  • genüsslichleisurelyadjective

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