German Word · Intermediate
begnügen
to be content or satisfied, to content oneself
Pronunciation: [bəˈɡnyːɡən]
Meaning
to be content or satisfied, to content oneself
Example
Ich hatte ein ordentliches Mittagessen erwartet, musste mich aber mit einer Packung Chips begnügen.
I had expected a proper lunch but had to content myself with a packet of crisps.
Practice tips
- Practice begnügen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.