German Conversation · Level 22
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German word
Freude
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʁɔʏ̯də/
Meaning
- feminine nounjoy
Example
Die Freude über das Geschenk war groß.
There was great joy over the gift.
More examples
Sie sprang vor Freude in die Luft.
She jumped into the air for joy.
Core concept
A warm inner lift that rises when something good happens or when a welcome event is expected.
Common phrases
vor Freude
for joy
voller Freude
full of joy
Freude machen
make someone happy
Similar words
Spaß: Light enjoyment and laughter from play or amusing events.
Glück: A deeply happy, fulfilled state of mind.
Begeisterung: Strong excitement and eagerness about a particular interest.
Zufriedenheit: A calm sense of contentment when wishes have been fulfilled.
Definition in German
Freude ist ein Gefühl von Glück und innerer Wärme, das bei positiven Ereignissen oder angenehmen Erwartungen auftritt.
Word origin
Freude comes from Old High German frewida and Middle High German vreude, forms related to froh and an old Germanic root for joy.
Usage tips
- The verb phrase sich freuen über + accusative describes joy about something present or completed, while sich freuen auf + accusative describes anticipation.