verb
vergnügen
érezni magát
Ein Gefühl von Freude oder Spaß, das entsteht, wenn man etwas Angenehmes erlebt.
The German word "vergnügen" is mainly used as a noun and a verb:
- As a noun (das Vergnügen), it means pleasure, enjoyment, or fun.
- As a verb (sich vergnügen), it means to enjoy oneself, to have fun, or to amuse oneself.
The noun is derived from "gnügen" (an archaic verb meaning "to satisfy" or "to suffice"). The prefix "ver-" here enhances the sense, relating to achieving pleasure or satisfaction.
Similar words:
- Spaß (fun)
- Freude (joy)
- Genuss (enjoyment)
Difference:
- Spaß often emphasizes lighthearted fun or entertainment.
- Freude is a broader term for joy or happiness.
- Genuss relates more to sensory or indulgent enjoyment (e.g., food, drink).
- Vergnügen often emphasizes engaging activities that bring pleasure or amusement, sometimes more specifically linked to social or recreational contexts.
In summary, vergnügen highlights active enjoyment or amusement, not just a general feeling of happiness.
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Examples
Wir vergnügen uns am Strand.verb
Jól érezzük magunkat a strandon.
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