angenehm
Translation
pleasant, agreeable, comfortable, nice
Examples
Das Wetter ist heute sehr angenehm.
The weather is very pleasant today.
Ich wünsche Ihnen einen angenehmen Aufenthalt.
I wish you a pleasant stay.
Grammar Patterns
[predicative] to be pleasant. Das Wetter ist angenehm.
[attributive] a pleasant ... . Er hatte einen angenehmen Tag.
((j-m)) angenehm sein to be pleasant to sb. It's pleasant for me to help you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: comfortable, nice, agreeable; Antonyms: unpleasant, annoying
Etymology
From the prefix `an-` ('on, to') and `genehm` ('acceptable'), related to `nehmen` ('to take'). It signifies something that is 'taken on' well or is acceptable.
Memory Tips
Think of something you can easily 'accept' (`annehmen`), like a pleasant compliment or a comfortable chair.