English–German
“joy” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʁɔʏ̯də/
Example
Die Freude über das Geschenk war groß.
There was great joy over the gift.
How to say “joy” in German
“Joy” in German is Freude.
A warm inner lift that rises when something good happens or when a welcome event is expected.
Example sentences with Freude
Sie sprang vor Freude in die Luft.
She jumped into the air for joy.
Tips for using Freude
- The verb phrase sich freuen über + accusative describes joy about something present or completed, while sich freuen auf + accusative describes anticipation.