Genießen
Example: Wir genießen den sonnigen Tag im Park mit Freunden.
Definition
"Genießen" means to take delight in or derive pleasure from something, often referring to experiences, moments, or activities. For example, in the phrase 'Wir genießen den sonnigen Tag im Park mit Freunden,' it conveys savoring and appreciating the sunny day with friends.
Etymology
The word "genießen" comes from Middle High German 'genießen,' which traces back to Old High German 'ginīzzen,' meaning to receive or enjoy. Originally, it had the sense of obtaining or partaking in something beneficial. Did you know? The root is related to the idea of 'giving' and 'receiving,' highlighting enjoyment as a form of receiving pleasure.
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"Genießen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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