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pleasure in German

pleasure in German is Vergnügen, Genuss, Spaß — pleasure means a feeling of happiness, satisfaction, or enjoyment.

pleasure in German

Vergnügen
noun
(uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
Genuss
noun
(uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
Spaß
noun
(countable) A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.
Freude
noun
(countable) A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.
Wollust
noun
(uncountable) Sexual enjoyment.

What does "pleasure" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of happiness, satisfaction, or enjoyment.
    "Reading in bed on a rainy day is one of life's simple pleasures."
  2. noun Sexual enjoyment or gratification.
    "The film explored themes of pleasure and desire."
  3. verb To give someone enjoyment, especially sexual.
    "He tried his best to pleasure her."

pleasure in a sentence

  • Reading in bed on a rainy day is one of life's simple pleasures.
  • It gives me great pleasure to introduce our guest speaker.
  • The film explored themes of pleasure and desire.
  • He tried his best to pleasure her.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pleasure" in German?

"pleasure" in German is Vergnügen, Genuss, Spaß. pleasure means: A feeling of happiness, satisfaction, or enjoyment.

How do you use "pleasure" in a sentence?

Example: "Reading in bed on a rainy day is one of life's simple pleasures." In German, "pleasure" is Vergnügen, Genuss, Spaß.

Are there other ways to say "pleasure" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "pleasure": Vergnügen, Genuss, Spaß, Freude, Wollust.

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