Vergnügen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vergnügen" is mainly used as verb meaning "amuse", "entertain" or "enjoy oneself". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Vergnügen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: vergnügen
  • Simple past: vergnügte
  • Participle: vergnügt

See full conjugation of vergnügen

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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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Vergnügen
  • Plural: die Vergnügen

Meanings of "Vergnügen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Provide pleasure or amusement"

"Vergnügen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kinder vergnügen sich im Garten mit ihren Spielsachen.The children are amusing themselves in the garden with their toys.
  2. Wir vergnügen uns am Wochenende oft mit einem guten Buch.We often amuse ourselves with a good book on the weekend.
  3. Der Clown vergnügte das Publikum mit seinen lustigen Tricks.The clown entertained the audience with his funny tricks.

2.) "Pleasure, amusement"

"Vergnügen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es war mir ein Vergnügen, Sie kennenzulernen.It was a pleasure to meet you.
  2. Das Vergnügen an der Musik lässt ihn alle Sorgen vergessen.The pleasure of music makes him forget all worries.
  3. Wir hatten viel Vergnügen bei der Geburtstagsfeier.We had a lot of fun at the birthday party.
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