Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| наслажда́ться | naslaždátʹsja | imperfective |
| наслади́ться | nasladítʹsja | perfective |
| получа́ть удово́льствие | polučátʹ udovólʹstvije | imperfective |
| получи́ть удово́льствие | polučítʹ udovólʹstvije | perfective |
The verb наслажда́ться is used to describe receiving deep sensory or aesthetic pleasure, frequently in contexts involving art, nature, food or atmosphere, such as enjoying a view or music. The phrase получа́ть удово́льствие is a more neutral way to express receiving pleasure or satisfaction.
Which one should you use?
наслажда́ться implies a more intense relish or a deep sense of pleasure compared to the more neutral получа́ть удово́льствие. The forms наслажда́ться and получа́ть удово́льствие are imperfective, while наслади́ться and получи́ть удово́льствие are perfective.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb наслажда́ться and its perfective counterpart наслади́ться must be followed by a noun in the instrumental case. If you use the phrase получа́ть удово́льствие or получи́ть удово́льствие, you must use the preposition от followed by a noun in the genitive case.
How do you pronounce it?
naslaždátʹsja
When do people say it?
In specific social contexts, Russians use set phrases to wish someone enjoyment: Приятного просмотра is used when someone is about to enjoy a performance or a movie, while Желаю приятного пребывания is a formal way to wish someone a pleasant stay in a setting like a hotel or restaurant. For a casual way to say 'have a good time', you can use Приятно провести время.
Did you know?
- Using наслажда́ться to describe a romantic partner can sound objectifying, as it suggests you are consuming them as a sensory experience.
- The word удово́льствие (pleasure) shares a linguistic root with дово́лен, which means 'satisfied' or 'content'.
- Using наслажда́ться to describe a beautiful object like a painting can make you sound like a poet or a connoisseur rather than a casual observer.
Examples in context
- Я наслаждаюсь этим вкусным обедомI am enjoying this delicious lunch.
- Желаю вам приятного дняI wish you a pleasant day.
- Мне нравитсяI like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “enjoy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
