amüsieren
Translation
to amuse, to entertain, to have fun
Examples
Der Clown amüsierte die Kinder.
The clown amused the children.
Er amüsiert sich über den Witz.
He is amused by the joke.
Wir haben uns köstlich amüsiert.
We had a wonderful time.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) ((amüsieren)) to amuse (sb.) The clown amused the children.
((sich)) ((über+4)) ((amüsieren)) to be amused by (sth.) He is amused by the joke.
((sich)) ((amüsieren)) to have fun, to enjoy oneself We had a wonderful time.
Similar Words
unterhalten (to entertain), erfreuen (to delight), Spaß haben (to have fun)
Etymology
From French 'amuser', related to the Muses, the goddesses of the arts in Greek mythology.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'amuse', making it very easy to remember.