English–German

“joyful” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁɔʏ̯dɪç/

Example

Die freudige Nachricht machte uns alle froh.

The joyful news made us all happy.

Illustration for freudig (joyful)

How to say “joyful” in German

“Joyful” in German is freudig.

A person or group visibly lighting up when something welcome happens.

Full entry for freudig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with freudig

Die Kinder erlebten ein freudiges Fest im Park.

The children experienced a joyful festival in the park.

Tips for using freudig

  • Freudig often modifies a response or occasion, while froh and fröhlich more readily describe a person's continuing mood or character.

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