vergnügen
Translation
to enjoy oneself, to have fun, to amuse oneself
Examples
Die Kinder vergnügen sich im Garten.
The children are enjoying themselves in the garden.
Er vergnügte sich mit einem guten Buch.
He amused himself with a good book.
Grammar Patterns
to enjoy oneself ((with sth.)) He amused himself with a good book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich amüsieren (to amuse oneself), Spaß haben (to have fun); Antonyms: sich langweilen (to be bored)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (often for emphasis) and 'gnügen' (to suffice, related to 'genug' - enough). It implies getting enough pleasure or satisfaction.
Memory Tips
Think of having 'genug' (enough) fun to be fully satisfied. This is 'sich vergnügen'.