Genieten
Example: Wij genieten van de zon op het strand.
Definition
"Genieten" means to experience pleasure or satisfaction from something, often related to enjoying moments, sensations, or activities such as relaxing in the sun at the beach, as in the example phrase "Wij genieten van de zon op het strand." It implies taking delight in an experience.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "genieten" comes from the Middle Dutch 'genieten,' which originally meant to possess or obtain. Over time, its meaning shifted to enjoying or taking pleasure in something. Did you know? Its roots trace back to the Latin 'gignere,' meaning to produce or beget, reflecting a sense of receiving something pleasurable.
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"Genieten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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