Gönnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gönnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to not begrudge", "to grant" or "to allow".

Essential properties of "gönnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: gönnen
Simple past: gönnte
Participle: gegönnt

regulartransitive

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 "gönnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To allow or enjoy something without envy"

Definition: "To allow or enjoy something without envy or resentment."
Translation(s): to not begrudge, to grant, to allow, to wish well
Synonym(s): erlauben, gestatten
Antonym(s): missgönnen, neiden
Related word(s): Vergnügen, Freude

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich gönne ihm den Erfolg von Herzen.I wholeheartedly don't begrudge him his success.
Man sollte sich auch mal eine Pause gönnen.One should also allow oneself a break.
Sie gönnte sich ein Stück Kuchen.She allowed herself a piece of cake.

2.) "To treat oneself to a luxury or pleasure"

Definition: "To treat oneself to a luxury or pleasure without guilt."
Translation(s): to treat oneself, to indulge in, to allow oneself
Synonym(s): sich leisten, sich erlauben
Related word(s): Luxus, Genuss

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich gönne mir heute ein teures Abendessen.I'm treating myself to an expensive dinner today.
Nach der Arbeit gönnte er sich ein Bad.After work, he treated himself to a bath.
Sie gönnt sich einen Urlaub in der Karibik.She's treating herself to a vacation in the Caribbean.

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