amüsier dich
To say "enjoy yourself" in German, you use amüsier dich.
The phrase is used to tell someone to have a good time and have fun.
Which one should you use?
While amüsier dich is a direct command to enjoy oneself, the phrase Viel Spaß! is a much more common, idiomatic way to say "Have fun!" in everyday German.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a group of friends informally, use the plural imperative amüsiert euch to say "enjoy yourselves".
Did you know?
- The word amüsieren is a loanword from the French amuser, which originally meant 'to distract' or 'to deceive'.
- If you tell someone to amüsier dich in a professional setting, it might sound slightly condescending. It can imply that the person is behaving in a frivolous or silly manner rather than just having a good time.
- In German, the concept of 'fun' is captured by Spaß, a word that also describes a 'joke' or a 'prank'.
Examples in context
- Viel Spaß! Lasst uns die Zeit genießen!Have fun! Let's enjoy our time together!
- Amüsier dich gut auf der Party!Enjoy yourself at the party!
- Amüsier dich beim Wandern!Enjoy yourself while hiking!
Example conversation
Maximilian is seeing Hannah off to a concert.
- MaximilianHier ist dein Ticket, Hannah.Here is your ticket, Hannah.
- HannahVielen Dank, Maximilian!Thank you very much, Maximilian!
- MaximilianAmüsier dich heute Abend gut!Enjoy yourself tonight!
- HannahDas werde ich, bis morgen!I will, see you tomorrow!
