German word

vergnügen

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈgnyːgən/

Meaning

  • verbhave fun

Example

Wir vergnügen uns im Park.

We are having fun in the park.

Illustration for vergnügen (have fun)

More examples

Sein Witz vergnügte alle Anwesenden.

His joke amused everyone present.

Core concept

A person absorbed in a pleasant activity, with enjoyment filling the moment.

Common phrases

  • jemanden vergnügen

    amuse someone

  • sich vergnügen an

    enjoy ___

Similar words

Spaß haben: Have a relaxed, carefree time with friends and shared laughter.
sich amüsieren: Enjoy something amusing to watch or hear, often with laughter.
genießen: Savor a flavor, moment, or experience with genuine pleasure.

Definition in German

Freude oder Vergnügen empfinden (häufig reflexiv: sich vergnügen); transitiv auch jemanden vergnügen

Word origin

Vergnügen developed from Middle High German vergenüegen, which was related to genügen and expressed satisfaction or contentment.

Usage tips

  • The reflexive form uses an accusative reflexive pronoun, as in Wir vergnügen uns im Park.

Other meanings

  • amuseverb

Opposites

Related words

  • das Vergnügenpleasurenoun
  • vergnügtcheerfuladjective

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