NOUN
derGenuss/ɡəˈnʊs/enjoyment; pleasure; treat
Genuss is a German noun that means enjoyment, pleasure, or treat. It is pronounced /ɡəˈnʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Genüsse".
Definitions
1.the feeling of pleasure, enjoyment, or delight gained from something(experience)
a.pleasurable experience or enjoyment
Das Lesen dieses Buches war für mich ein echter Genuss.—Reading this book was a real pleasure for me.
2.pleasure in eating or drinking something delicious(food and drink)
a.the act of savouring something tasty
Guter Wein ist ein Genuss.—Good wine is a treat.
3.the privilege or use of something(abstract)
a.the use or enjoyment of rights or privileges
Er hatte den vollen Genuss seiner Bürgerrechte.—He had the full enjoyment of his civil rights.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Genuss | die Genüsse |
| Genitive | des Genusses | der Genüsse |
| Dative | dem Genuss | den Genüssen |
| Accusative | den Genuss | die Genüsse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Genuss" mean in English?
- "Genuss" means enjoyment, pleasure, or treat. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Genuss"?
- "Genuss" is pronounced /ɡəˈnʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Genuss" der, die, or das?
- "Genuss" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Genuss"?
- The plural of "Genuss" is "Genüsse".
- What part of speech is "Genuss"?
- "Genuss" is a noun in German.
