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vergnügen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • amuse verb To entertain someone or make them laugh or smile.
  • amusement noun A feeling of being entertained or finding something funny.
  • enjoyment noun A feeling of pleasure or satisfaction taken from something.
  • fun noun Enjoyment, amusement, or a good time.
  • pleasure noun A feeling of happiness, satisfaction, or enjoyment.
  • spree noun A short burst of unrestrained activity, especially spending or indulgence.

Senses

vergnügen is used for these senses in English:

  • amuse (transitive) To entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to stir (someone) with pleasing emotions.
  • amusement (uncountable) Entertainment.
  • enjoyment (uncountable) The condition of enjoying anything.
  • fun Amusement, enjoyment or pleasure.
  • pleasure (uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
  • spree (in combination) Uninhibited activity.

amuse — full definition

  1. verb To entertain someone or make them laugh or smile.
  2. verb To occupy someone’s attention pleasantly, keeping them busy or distracted.

amusement — full definition

  1. noun A feeling of being entertained or finding something funny.
  2. noun Something done for fun or entertainment, such as a ride or game.

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