Genießen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Genießen" is used as verb with the meaning of "enjoy", "relish" or "savor".

Essential properties of "genießen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: genießen
  • Simple past: genoss
  • Participle: genossen

See full conjugation of genießen

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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.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To experience pleasure or satisfaction"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte diesen Moment voll und ganz genießen.I want to fully enjoy this moment.
  2. Sie genießt einen wunderbaren Urlaub am Meer.She is enjoying a wonderful vacation by the sea.
  3. Ich genieße es, Zeit mit meiner Familie zu verbringen.I enjoy spending time with my family.

2.) "To consume food or drinks with pleasure"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir genießen ein köstliches Abendessen.We are enjoying a delicious dinner.
  2. Er genießt seinen Wein in vollen Zügen.He is fully enjoying his wine.
  3. Sie genießt die hausgemachte Schokolade.She is enjoying the homemade chocolate.

3.) "To benefit from or take advantage of something good"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er genießt viele Vorteile aufgrund seiner Position.He enjoys many advantages due to his position.
  2. Sie genießt die Freiheit, die ihr Beruf bietet.She enjoys the freedom that her profession offers.
  3. Wir genießen die Vorteile der modernen Technologie.We enjoy the benefits of modern technology.

4.) "To possess a quality, reputation, or right"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er genießt einen guten Ruf in der Gemeinschaft.He enjoys a good reputation in the community.
  2. Sie genießt das Vertrauen ihrer Kollegen.She enjoys the trust of her colleagues.
  3. Das Projekt genießt hohe Priorität.The project enjoys high priority.
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