Behagen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Behagen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to please", "to suit" or "to be agreeable to". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Behagen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: behagen
Simple past: behagte
Participle: behagt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Behagen
Plural: die Behagen

Meanings of "Behagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To feel pleased or comfortable"

"Behagen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To feel satisfaction or pleasure about something."
Translation(s): to please, to suit, to be agreeable to
Synonym(s): gefallen, zusagen
Antonym(s): missfallen, stören
Related word(s): Gefallen, Zufriedenheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Das neue Kleid behagt ihr sehr.The new dress pleases her very much.
Es behagt mir nicht, so früh aufzustehen.It doesn't please me to get up so early.
Die Musik behagt ihm sehr.The music pleases him very much.

2.) "State of comfort or well-being"

"Behagen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "State of satisfaction or comfort."
Translation(s): comfort, well-being, coziness, contentment
Synonym(s): Wohlbehagen, Zufriedenheit
Antonym(s): Unbehagen, Unzufriedenheit
Related word(s): Wohlgefühl, Komfort

📝 Some usage examples:

Er fühlte ein tiefes Behagen in der warmen Sonne.He felt a deep sense of comfort in the warm sun.
Das Behagen der Gäste war ihm wichtig.The comfort of the guests was important to him.
Ein Gefühl des Behagens überkam sie.A feeling of well-being came over her.

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