genoegen

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch genoegen, the gerund of the verb genoegen (“to have enough, to be satisfied”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɣə.ˈnu.ɣə(n)/

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• Hyphenation: ge‧noe‧gen

Noun

genoegen n (plural genoegens, diminutive genoegentje n)

1. (uncountable) satisfaction
2. pleasure, delight^[1]