freut

verb

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make someone happy

be happy

be pleased

rejoice

look forward to

make happy

please

Synonyms and Related Words for freut

freuen erfreuen beglücken Vergnügen bereiten erfreut sein froh sein sich glücklich schätzen

Definition of "freut" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "freut" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Ein Gefühl von Glück oder Zufriedenheit empfinden. Dies ist eine konjugierte Form des reflexiven Verbs 'sich freuen', oft mit den Präpositionen 'über' (für Gegenwärtiges/Vergangenes) oder 'auf' (für Zukünftiges).

DE: “Das Kind freut sich über das Geschenk.”
A1
EN: “The child is happy about the present.”

DE: “Er freut sich schon sehr auf die Ferien.”
A2
EN: “He is already looking forward to the holidays very much.”

DE: “Sie freut sich, weil sie die Prüfung bestanden hat.”
B1
EN: “She is happy because she passed the exam.”

Jemandem Freude bereiten; für jemanden eine Quelle der Freude sein. Dies ist eine konjugierte Form des Verbs 'freuen', oft unpersönlich mit 'es' gebraucht (es freut mich).

DE: “Es freut mich.”
A1
EN: “I'm pleased. / It makes me happy.”

DE: “Es freut mich sehr, Sie kennenzulernen.”
A2
EN: “I'm very pleased to meet you.”

DE: “Deine positive Rückmeldung freut das ganze Team.”
B1
EN: “Your positive feedback pleases the whole team.”

Words Similar in Spelling to freut

Freund freuen Freude freudig erfreut