German word

jubeln

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjuːbl̩n/

Meaning

  • verbcheer

Example

Die Fans jubelten laut im Stadion.

The fans cheered loudly in the stadium.

Illustration for jubeln (cheer)

More examples

Nach dem positiven Bescheid jubelten die Nachbarn im Hof.

After the favorable decision, the neighbors cheered in the courtyard.

Core concept

A crowd bursts into loud cries and clapping when joy breaks out.

Common phrases

  • über den Erfolg jubeln

    rejoice over the success

  • aus Freude jubeln

    cheer with joy

Similar words

applaudieren: Approval or praise shown by clapping.
zujubeln: Cheering loudly in support of a particular person or team.
anfeuern: Vocal support that strengthens someone's drive or performance.

Definition in German

laut Freude ausdrücken, besonders in einer Gruppe, indem man ruft oder klatscht

Word origin

German jubeln developed through Middle High German from Latin jubilare, meaning to celebrate or shout for joy.

Usage tips

  • Support is expressed with für plus the accusative, as in für das Team jubeln, while zujubeln takes the dative person.

Other meanings

  • applaudverb
  • rejoiceverb

Opposites

  • klagenlamentverb
  • betrauerngrieve over ___verb

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