adjective
froh
happy · glad
Es beschreibt ein Gefühl von Freude, Zufriedenheit oder Glück, das man in einem Moment empfindet.
The German word "froh" is an adjective meaning "happy," "glad," or "pleased." It expresses a positive emotional state or feeling of joy.
- Derived from Old High German frō, related to feeling joyful or content.
- Commonly used to describe a person's mood (e.g., Ich bin froh — "I am happy").
Similar words:
- glücklich (happy, fortunate)
- fröhlich (cheerful, merry)
- zufrieden (content, satisfied)
Differences:
- froh often conveys a simple, sometimes temporary feeling of gladness.
- glücklich implies deeper or more sustained happiness or luck.
- fröhlich emphasizes cheerfulness and liveliness.
- zufrieden emphasizes contentment or satisfaction, not necessarily joy.
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Examples
Ich bin froh, dass du da bist.adjective
I am happy that you are here.
Er ist froh über die guten Nachrichten.adjective
He is happy about the good news.
Die Studenten waren nach der Prüfung froh.adjective
The students were glad after the exam.
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