German Conversation · Level 37
75 words
German word
vergnügt
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈgnyːkt/
Meaning
- adjectivecheerful
Example
Die Kinder waren vergnügt im Park.
The children were cheerful in the park.
More examples
Die Gäste plauderten vergnügt.
The guests chatted cheerfully.
Core concept
A relaxed person wears a small, satisfied smile after a pleasant little experience.
Common phrases
vergnügt plaudern
chat cheerfully
vergnügt feiern
celebrate cheerfully
Similar words
fröhlich: Openly cheerful, upbeat, and full of good humor.
froh: Happy or relieved, with a sense of ease.
zufrieden: Calmly satisfied because things are as desired.
begeistert: Deeply excited and passionately enthusiastic about something.
Definition in German
Ruhig fröhlich und zufrieden, oft durch kleine angenehme Dinge amüsiert
Word origin
Vergnügt is the past participle of vergnügen, a verb historically related to genug and genügen in the sense of satisfying or pleasing.
Usage tips
- Vergnügt suggests gentle enjoyment rather than strong excitement, for which begeistert or aufgeregt is usually more suitable.