German Conversation · Level 118
45 words
German word
erfreulich
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈfʁɔʏ̯lɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivepleasing
Example
Das ist eine erfreuliche Nachricht.
That is welcome news.
More examples
Der Bericht wirkt erfreulich auf die Kollegen.
The report seems pleasing to colleagues.
Core concept
A favorable turn brings relief or pleasure, making the situation feel welcome.
Common phrases
für alle erfreulich
pleasing for everyone
ein erfreulicher Tag
a pleasing day
es ist erfreulich, dass
it is pleasing that
Similar words
toll: Informally judged as very good and pleasantly surprising.
super: Informally showing strong approval of something exceptionally good.
gut: Good enough to satisfy, or favorable as an outcome or condition.
prima: Informally expressing that something is very good and pleasing.
Definition in German
Wird verwendet, um Ereignisse, Nachrichten oder Umstände als erfreuend und vorteilhaft zu kennzeichnen.
Word origin
Erfreulich is derived from erfreuen, meaning to please or delight, with the adjective suffix -lich.
Usage tips
- Erfreulich often evaluates news, results, or developments as welcome and favorable, while angenehm more often describes a pleasant experience or condition.