German Word · Beginner
gönnen
to be happy for someone because of their good fortune
Pronunciation: /ˈɡœnən/
Meaning
to be happy for someone because of their good fortune
Example
Ich würde meinen Kindern gerne einen speziellen Leckerbissen gönnen.
I'd like to give my children a special treat.
Practice tips
- Practice gönnen 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 beginner-level learners.