Vokabahn

gönnen

Vokabahn
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Verb

gönnen

to bestow, to indulge (someone's wishes), to treat to, to spoil

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Meanings

Verb
  1. to bestow, to indulge (someone's wishes), to treat to, to spoil
  2. to be happy for someone because of their good fortune

In a sentence

Ich würde meinen Kindern gerne einen speziellen Leckerbissen gönnen.

I'd like to give my children a special treat.

Forms

infinitive gönnen
he/she/it gönnt
simple past gönnte
perfect hat gegönnt