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 pleasure in something; to enjoy something(pleasure, experience)
a.to experience pleasure from an activity, food, etc.
Sie genießt ihren Urlaub am Meer.—She is enjoying her vacation by the sea.
2.to eat or drink with pleasure; to savor(consumption, especially food/drink)
a.to taste food or drink appreciatively
Er genießt jeden Bissen des Kuchens.—He savors every bite of the cake.
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.
