genieten

This is the 828th most frequent Dutch word.

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genieten

To enjoy.


The verb "geniet" in this sentence means "to enjoy." It is followed by the preposition "van," indicating the thing that is being enjoyed.

Ik geniet van de zon op het strand.

I enjoy the sun on the beach.


Here, "genoten" is the past tense plural form of the verb "genieten," describing an enjoyment that occurred in the past.

De kinderen genoten van het ijsje.

The children enjoyed the ice cream.


This usage of "geniet" is in the imperative form, giving the action "to enjoy" as a command or encouragement to Brenda to take pleasure in her vacation.

Brenda, geniet van je vakantie!

Brenda, enjoy your vacation!