VERB
begnügen/bəˈɡnyːɡn̩/to be satisfied with; to make do with; to settle for
begnügen is a German verb that means to be satisfied with, to make do with, or to settle for. It is pronounced /bəˈɡnyːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "begnügte" and the past participle is "begnügt".
Definitions
1.to be content with something; to settle for something (usually used reflexively: sich mit etwas begnügen)(contentment, acceptance)
a.to not demand more than what is available; to accept something as sufficient, even if it is not ideal
Er begnügt sich mit einem kleinen Auto.—He makes do with a small car.
b.to voluntarily limit oneself to something less than what could be had
Sie musste sich mit einer Nebenrolle begnügen.—She had to settle for a supporting role.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | begnügen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | begnüge |
| Present (du) | begnügst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | begnügt |
| Preterite (ich) | begnügte |
| Participle II | begnügt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | begnügte |
| Imperative (singular) | begnüge |
| Imperative (plural) | begnügt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "begnügen" mean in English?
- "begnügen" means to be satisfied with, to make do with, or to settle for. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "begnügen"?
- "begnügen" is pronounced /bəˈɡnyːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "begnügen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "begnügen" is "begnügt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "begnügen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "begnügen" becomes "begnügte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "begnügen"?
- "begnügen" is a verb in German.
