German word

freudig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁɔʏ̯dɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivejoyful

Example

Die freudige Nachricht machte uns alle froh.

The joyful news made us all happy.

Illustration for freudig (joyful)

More examples

Die Kinder erlebten ein freudiges Fest im Park.

The children experienced a joyful festival in the park.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • ein freudiges Ereignis

    a joyful event

  • eine freudige Reaktion

    a joyful reaction

Similar words

fröhlich: Having a naturally cheerful, lighthearted manner or appearance.
froh: Feeling quietly pleased when things turn out well.
erfreut: Expressing pleasure at news or an event in a somewhat formal way.
begeistert: Filled with strong excitement and enthusiasm.

Definition in German

ein positives Gefühl zeigend; erfreulich

Word origin

The adjective freudig derives from the noun Freude and its Middle High German ancestor vröude, combined with the productive suffix -ig.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • traurigsadadjective
  • freudlosjoylessadjective

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