मतलब
To allow oneself a period of rest or relaxation.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Despite the stereotype of being workaholics, Germans value 'Erholung' (recovery) deeply. Taking a 'Pause' is a legal right in workplaces and is socially respected. The word 'Gönnung' (the act of treating oneself) was a candidate for Youth Word of the Year. It represents a lifestyle of enjoying small luxuries. Brands often use 'Gönn dir eine Pause' to sell products like chocolate, tea, or spa days, tapping into the guilt-free self-care trend.
The 'Gönn dir!' shortcut
If you see a friend eating something delicious or buying something nice, just say 'Gönn dir!'. It's the ultimate cool-friend phrase.
Dative Reflexive
Always remember: Ich gönne MIR, du gönnst DIR. Using 'mich' or 'dich' is a very common beginner mistake.
मतलब
To allow oneself a period of rest or relaxation.
The 'Gönn dir!' shortcut
If you see a friend eating something delicious or buying something nice, just say 'Gönn dir!'. It's the ultimate cool-friend phrase.
Dative Reflexive
Always remember: Ich gönne MIR, du gönnst DIR. Using 'mich' or 'dich' is a very common beginner mistake.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun (Dative).
Ich habe viel gelernt. Jetzt gönne ich ___ eine Pause.
The subject is 'Ich', so the dative reflexive pronoun is 'mir'.
Which sentence is correct?
Advice for a friend:
Imperative singular for 'du' is 'Gönn', and the pronoun is 'dir'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Du arbeitest zu viel! B: Du hast recht. Ich ___ ___ ___ ___.
Both are grammatically correct, but 'gönne mir' sounds more like you are taking the advice to heart.
When would you say 'Gönn dir!'?
Your friend just bought a luxury chocolate bar.
'Gönn dir!' is the slang way to say 'Enjoy your treat!'
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
What can you 'gönnen' yourself?
Rest
- • {die|f} Pause
- • {der|m} Schlaf
- • {die|f} Auszeit
Food
- • {die|f} Pizza
- • {der|m} Kaffee
- • {das|n} Eis
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासIch habe viel gelernt. Jetzt gönne ich ___ eine Pause.
The subject is 'Ich', so the dative reflexive pronoun is 'mir'.
Advice for a friend:
Imperative singular for 'du' is 'Gönn', and the pronoun is 'dir'.
A: Du arbeitest zu viel! B: Du hast recht. Ich ___ ___ ___ ___.
Both are grammatically correct, but 'gönne mir' sounds more like you are taking the advice to heart.
Your friend just bought a luxury chocolate bar.
'Gönn dir!' is the slang way to say 'Enjoy your treat!'
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
3 सवालNo, you can 'gönnen' yourself anything pleasant: a pizza, a movie, or a new pair of shoes.
Yes, if talking about work-life balance. It shows you know how to manage your energy.
'Erlauben' is 'to permit' (formal). 'Gönnen' is 'to treat' (emotional/positive).
संबंधित मुहावरे
sich etwas leisten
similarTo afford something
eine Auszeit nehmen
synonymTo take a timeout
die Seele baumeln lassen
figurativeTo let the soul dangle
