der Genuss
Translation
enjoyment, pleasure, delight, treat
Examples
Ein Glas Wein ist ein Genuss.
A glass of wine is a pleasure.
Er aß den Kuchen mit großem Genuss.
He ate the cake with great enjoyment.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) mit Genuss essen/trinken to eat/drink (sth.) with enjoyment Er aß den Kuchen mit großem Genuss.
der Genuss ((von et3)) the enjoyment (of sth.) Der Genuss von gutem Essen ist wichtig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Freude (joy), Vergnügen (pleasure); Antonyms: Ekel (disgust), Abscheu (abhorrence).
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'genießen' (to enjoy). It traces back to Old High German 'ginoz', meaning 'eating companion'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Genuss' with its verb 'genießen'. Think of enjoying something with all your senses, like good food or music.