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English - Korean

Enjoy

ɪnˈdʒɔɪ
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

즐기다, 만끽하다, 즐거워하다, 감상하다, 기꺼이 하다

Enjoy meanings in Korean

즐기다

Example:
I enjoy reading books.
나는 책 읽는 것을 즐깁니다.
They enjoy playing soccer on weekends.
그들은 주말에 축구 하는 것을 즐깁니다.
Usage: InformalContext: Commonly used in daily conversations when talking about hobbies and preferences.
Note: This is the most direct translation and is used frequently in both spoken and written Korean.

만끽하다

Example:
She enjoys the beauty of nature.
그녀는 자연의 아름다움을 만끽합니다.
We enjoyed the festival to the fullest.
우리는 축제를 만끽했습니다.
Usage: FormalContext: Often used in literary or formal contexts to express a deep appreciation for experiences.
Note: This term implies a more profound level of enjoyment, often associated with experiences that are savored.

즐거워하다

Example:
The children enjoy the party.
아이들은 파티를 즐거워합니다.
He enjoys his new job.
그는 새로운 직장을 즐거워합니다.
Usage: InformalContext: Used when expressing happiness or delight about an event or situation.
Note: This term emphasizes the feeling of joy associated with an experience.

감상하다

Example:
I enjoy appreciating art.
나는 예술을 감상하는 것을 즐깁니다.
They enjoy watching movies.
그들은 영화를 감상하는 것을 즐깁니다.
Usage: FormalContext: Often used in cultural contexts, such as when discussing the appreciation of art, music, or performances.
Note: This term suggests a more reflective or analytical enjoyment.

기꺼이 하다

Example:
I enjoy helping others.
나는 다른 사람을 기꺼이 돕는 것을 즐깁니다.
She enjoys volunteering.
그녀는 자원봉사를 기꺼이 합니다.
Usage: InformalContext: Used to express enjoyment in doing something willingly, especially in altruistic contexts.
Note: This term indicates a sense of pleasure derived from the act of doing rather than the outcome.

Enjoy's synonyms

like

To find pleasure or enjoyment in something.
Example: I like going to the beach on weekends.
Note: While 'enjoy' is more commonly used to express pleasure or satisfaction, 'like' can also indicate a preference or fondness for something.

appreciate

To value or admire something for its qualities or merits.
Example: I appreciate good music.
Note: While 'enjoy' focuses on the personal experience of pleasure, 'appreciate' emphasizes recognizing the value or worth of something.

love

To have a deep affection or strong liking for something or someone.
Example: I love spending time with my family.
Note: While 'enjoy' conveys a sense of pleasure or satisfaction, 'love' expresses a deeper emotional attachment or fondness.

Enjoy expressions, common phrases

Have a blast

To have a great time or a lot of fun.
Example: I had a blast at the party last night!
Note: This phrase conveys a stronger sense of enjoyment compared to simply 'enjoy.'

Love every minute of

To thoroughly enjoy every moment of something.
Example: She loved every minute of her vacation in Hawaii.
Note: Emphasizes complete enjoyment and satisfaction with an experience.

Be over the moon

To be extremely happy and delighted.
Example: He was over the moon when he got accepted into his dream university.
Note: Implies a heightened level of joy and elation compared to regular enjoyment.

Get a kick out of

To find great enjoyment or amusement in something.
Example: I always get a kick out of watching funny cat videos.
Note: Highlights the element of amusement or entertainment in the enjoyment.

Take pleasure in

To find joy and satisfaction in something.
Example: She takes pleasure in reading novels on rainy days.
Note: Conveys a sense of finding joy and contentment rather than a simple enjoyment.

Savor the moment

To fully appreciate and enjoy a particular moment or experience.
Example: Let's savor the moment and enjoy this beautiful sunset.
Note: Emphasizes the act of cherishing and fully experiencing a moment of enjoyment.

Delight in

To take great pleasure and enjoyment in something.
Example: She delights in exploring new cuisines.
Note: Conveys a sense of finding joy and pleasure in a more intense and satisfying manner.

Bask in

To take great pleasure and satisfaction in something, often with a sense of pride or achievement.
Example: He basked in the glory of his team's victory.
Note: Emphasizes the enjoyment derived from a specific achievement or positive outcome.

Enjoy everyday (slang) expressions

Dig

To like, enjoy, or appreciate something.
Example: I really dig this new song.
Note: It is more casual and colloquial than 'enjoy'.

Eat up

To eagerly enjoy or consume something.
Example: I just eat up any opportunity to travel.
Note: It implies consuming or enjoying something enthusiastically.

Groove on

To deeply enjoy or be excited about something.
Example: I totally groove on jazz music.
Note: It conveys a sense of being in sync or thrilled about something.

Rave about

To enthusiastically talk or write about something one enjoys.
Example: She always raves about the food at that restaurant.
Note: It suggests expressing great enthusiasm or admiration.

Be all about

To be heavily interested in or devoted to something.
Example: I'm all about trying new experiences.
Note: It emphasizes strong interest or dedication to a particular thing.

Thrilled by

To be excited or elated about something.
Example: I am thrilled by the idea of going to the concert.
Note: It denotes a high level of excitement or satisfaction.

Vibe with

To feel a strong connection or enjoyment towards something.
Example: I really vibe with this art exhibit.
Note: It suggests harmonizing or resonating well with something.

Enjoy - Examples

I really enjoy spending time with my family.
나는 가족과 함께 시간을 보내는 것을 정말 즐깁니다.
She enjoys reading books in her free time.
그녀는 여가 시간에 책 읽는 것을 즐깁니다.
We all enjoyed the concert last night.
우리는 모두 어젯밤 콘서트를 즐겼습니다.

Enjoy grammar

Enjoy - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: enjoy
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): enjoyed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): enjoying
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): enjoys
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): enjoy
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): enjoy
Syllables, Separation and Stress
enjoy Contains 2 syllables: en • joy
Phonetic transcription: in-ˈjȯi
en joy , in ˈjȯi (The red syllable is stressed)

Enjoy - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
enjoy: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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