English
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From OF. enjoir (prefix|en|joir), from L. gaudere.
Verb
en-verb
- To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something
#: I enjoy contributing to Wiktionary . . .
- To have the use or benefit of something
#* . . . while I still enjoy good health
Usage notes
This is a catenative verb that takes the gerund (-ing). See Appendix:English catenative verbs
Derived terms
enjoyable
enjoyment
to enjoy oneself
Translations
Catalan: gaudir
French: jouir
Hebrew: ‏× ×�× ×�|× Ö¶×�Ö±× Ö¸×�‎, ‏× ×©×�ר|× Ö´×©Ö°×�×�ַּר‎
Italian: godere
Malayalam: �സ�വദിയ������ (aasvadikkuka)
Norwegian: nyte, glede seg ved
Romanian: a se delecta
Romansch: giudair
Sardinian: godire
Spanish: disfrutar, gozar
Polish: lubi�
Dutch: genieten
Category:Emotions
Category:Positive words
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