enjoyment / consumption
der Genuss, die Genüsse
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enjoyment
A feeling of great pleasure and satisfaction that one experiences when enjoying something pleasant, such as food, music, or art.
Für mich ist das Lesen eines guten Buches bei einer Tasse Tee der pure Genuss.
For me, reading a good book with a cup of tea is pure enjoyment.
consumption
The eating, drinking, or consumption of foods and stimulants such as dishes, beverages, or tobacco.
Der übermäßige Genuss von Alkohol ist gesundheitsschädlich.
Excessive consumption of alcohol is harmful to health.
to enjoy the benefit
To receive or be able to make use of an advantage, a right, or something pleasant.
Als Mitarbeiter kommen wir in den Genuss eines kostenlosen Mittagessens.
As employees, we enjoy the benefit of a free lunch.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Genüsse |
| genitive | des Genusses |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Genuss | die Genüsse |
| accusative | den Genuss | die Genüsse |
| dative | dem Genuss | den Genüssen |
| genitive | des Genusses | der Genüsse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Der Genuss' (enjoyment) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'genießen' (to enjoy). If you know that 'genießen' means 'to enjoy', you can easily work out the meaning of 'der Genuss' as 'enjoyment'.
Er genießt seinen Kaffee am Morgen mit viel Genuss.
He enjoys his morning coffee with great pleasure.
To describe an intense, positive experience, 'Genuss' (enjoyment) is often used in phrases such as 'der pure Genuss' (pure enjoyment) or 'ein Genuss für die Sinne' (a pleasure for the senses).
Das Konzert war ein wahrer Genuss für die Ohren.
The concert was a true pleasure for the ears.
In the meaning of 'Konsum' (consumption), 'Genuss' (consumption) is often used in formal or medical contexts, especially in warnings. A typical combination is 'der übermäßige Genuss von ...' (the excessive consumption of ...).
Ärzte warnen vor dem regelmäßigen Genuss von zuckerhaltigen Getränken.
Doctors warn against the regular consumption of sugary drinks.
The idiom 'in den Genuss von etwas kommen' means to receive an advantage or something pleasant. What one receives is usually attached with 'von + dative' or in the genitive.
Dank der neuen Regelung kommen mehr Familien in den Genuss von Förderungen.
Thanks to the new regulation, more families will enjoy the benefit of subsidies.
joy
“Freude” and “Genuss” can both describe a pleasant experience. “Freude” refers more to the general positive feeling it creates. “Genuss” emphasizes consciously savoring a sensory or aesthetic experience, such as music or art.
Lena hörte das gelungene Konzert mit großem Genuss und achtete auf jeden Ton.
Lena listened to the excellent concert with great enjoyment and paid attention to every note.
Das gelungene Konzert erfüllte Lena mit großer Freude.
The excellent concert filled Lena with great joy.
