Begnügen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Begnügen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to be content", "to be satisfied" or "to make do".
Essential properties of "begnügen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: begnügen
- Simple past: begnügte
- Participle: begnügt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "begnügen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To be content or satisfied with something"
- Definition: "To accept something without desiring more; to be content with what one has."
- Translation(s): to be content, to be satisfied, to make do, to suffice
- Synonym(s): zufriedenstellen, abfinden
- Antonym(s): verlangen, begehren
- Related word(s): Genügsamkeit, Zufriedenheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er kann sich mit wenig begnügen.
- Sie begnügt sich mit einem einfachen Leben.
- Wir müssen uns mit dem Ergebnis begnügen.
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