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Pleasure Zevk Noun Happy Sth  /ˈpleʒə(R)   Keyif Uncountable

Level B1 
Kind noun
Front pleasure 
IPA  /ˈpleʒə(r)   / noun
Back zevk, keyif
Back 2

pleasure (noun)

 /ˈpleʒə(r)   / noun
 
 1 [uncountable]
the feeling of being happy or satisfied
zevk, keyif
 Parents get a lot of pleasure out of watching their children grow up.
 He stood back and admired his work with obvious pleasure.
 It gives me great pleasure to introduce our next speaker.
 2 [uncountable]
enjoyment (rather than work)
eğlence, zevk
 What brings you to Paris – business or pleasure?
 3 [countable]
an event or activity that you enjoy or that makes you happy
zevk
 It's been a pleasure to work with you.
 This car is a pleasure to drive.
 ‘Thanks for your help.’ ‘It's a pleasure (bir şey değil).’
IDIOMS
take (no) pleasure in sth/doing sth
to enjoy/not enjoy (doing) sth
zevk al(ma)mak
with pleasure
used as a polite way of saying that you are happy to do sth
memnuniyetle
 ‘Could you give me a lift into town?’ ‘Yes, with pleasure.’
 

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