genießen
Translation
to enjoy, to savour, to relish
Examples
Ich genieße die Ruhe am Abend.
I enjoy the quiet in the evening.
Er genießt seinen Kaffee auf dem Balkon.
He is enjoying his coffee on the balcony.
Genießen Sie Ihren Urlaub!
Enjoy your holiday!
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) genießen to enjoy sth. I enjoy the quiet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to delight in, to like; Antonyms: to hate, to detest
Etymology
From Old High German 'giniozan', meaning 'to have use or benefit of'.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'ge-niece-n'. Imagine you enjoy spending time with your niece.