enjoy
word
/ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪ/, /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/
en-JOY, in-JOY
/ɛndʒˈɔɪ/
en-JOY
Definition
To take pleasure in something or to like an activity, experience, or thing.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for leisure activities, food, moments, or experiences ('enjoy your meal', 'I enjoyed the movie'). Often followed by nouns or gerunds ('enjoy swimming'). Not used for people ('enjoy Mary' is incorrect), but 'enjoy someone's company' is natural.
Spanish: disfrutar - gozarPortuguese (BR): aproveitar - desfrutar - gostarPortuguese (PT): aproveitar - desfrutarChinese (Simplified): 享受 - 喜欢Chinese (Traditional): 享受 - 喜歡Hindi: आनंद लेना - मज़ा लेनाArabic: استمتع - استلذBengali: উপভোগ করা - আনন্দ করাRussian: наслаждаться - получать удовольствиеJapanese: 楽しむVietnamese: thưởng thức - tận hưởngKorean: 즐기다Turkish: zevk almak - keyif almakUrdu: لطف اندوز ہونا - مزہ لیناIndonesian: menikmati
Example Sentences
I enjoy listening to music in the morning.
basic
Did you enjoy the movie yesterday?
basic
Please enjoy your meal!
basic
I hope you enjoy your time here.
natural
She really enjoys working with children.
natural
Let's go to the beach and just enjoy ourselves this weekend.
natural