amuse

belustigen, zum Lachen bringen

Jemanden durch etwas Lustiges zum Lachen oder Lächeln bringen.

In einfachem Englisch: To make someone laugh or smile because something is funny.

• Your jokes always amuse me.
• The dog’s silly movements amused the children.
• Did his story amuse you?

So benutzt man es: amuse someone with something (She amused us with a funny story.)

Synonyme: make laugh, tickle

Häufige Wendungen: amuse someone, amuse the audience, amuse with jokes

unterhalten, beschäftigen

Jemanden auf angenehme Weise beschäftigen oder sein Interesse wachhalten.

In einfachem Englisch: To keep someone pleasantly interested or busy.

• These toys will amuse the children.
• We amused ourselves by watching the boats.
• Can you amuse him while I cook?

So benutzt man es: amuse yourself with something (He amused himself with a puzzle while he waited.); amuse yourself by doing something (She amused herself by drawing little animals.)

Synonyme: entertain, occupy

Gegenteile: bore

Häufige Wendungen: amuse yourself, amuse the children, amuse someone