die Freude, -n
joy
Ein Gefühl, das man hat, wenn man sehr glücklich oder zufrieden ist.
The German word "Freude" is a noun meaning joy, pleasure, or happiness. It stems from the verb "freuen" which means to be glad or to rejoice.
Similar words:
- Glück (happiness, luck)
- Zufriedenheit (contentment)
- Spaß (fun)
Differences:
- Freude emphasizes a feeling of joy or delight.
- Glück is broader, encompassing both happiness and good fortune.
- Zufriedenheit suggests a peaceful satisfaction, not necessarily joyful excitement.
- Spaß focuses on fun or amusement, often in a playful sense.
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Examples
Nina hat viel Freude am Lesen.noun
Nina has a lot of joy in reading.
Die Familie bringt Freude ins Haus.noun
The family brings joy into the house.
Wir sehen die Freude auf deinem Gesicht.noun
We see the joy on your face.
Wir spüren große Freude am Strand.noun
We feel great joy at the beach.
Heute bringen die Studenten viel Freude in die Klasse.noun
Today the students bring a lot of joy to the classroom.
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