VERB
genießen/ɡəˈniːsn̩/to enjoy; to savor; to relish
genießen is a German verb that means to enjoy, to savor, or to relish. It is pronounced /ɡəˈniːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "genoss" and the past participle is "genossen".
Definitions
1.to take enjoyment or pleasure in something(pleasure, food, experiences)
a.to eat or drink something with pleasure
Sie genießt ihr Frühstück jeden Morgen in Ruhe.—She enjoys her breakfast calmly every morning.
b.to take pleasure in an activity, situation, or experience
Er genießt den Urlaub am Meer.—He is enjoying the vacation by the sea.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | genießen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | genieße |
| Present (du) | genießt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | genießt |
| Preterite (ich) | genoss |
| Participle II | genossen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | genösse |
| Imperative (singular) | genieß |
| Imperative (plural) | genießt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "genießen" mean in English?
- "genießen" means to enjoy, to savor, or to relish. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "genießen"?
- "genießen" is pronounced /ɡəˈniːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "genießen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "genießen" is "genossen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "genießen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "genießen" becomes "genoss" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "genießen"?
- "genießen" is a verb in German.
