Die Vorfreude
Example: Die Vorfreude auf den Urlaub macht die Arbeit leichter.
Definition
"Die Vorfreude" is the feeling of joyful anticipation or excitement experienced before a positive event, such as a vacation or celebration. It represents the pleasure derived from looking forward to something enjoyable, often making current tasks feel easier or more bearable.
Etymology
The word "die Vorfreude" comes from German, combining "vor" meaning 'before' and "Freude" meaning 'joy'. It literally translates to 'pre-joy' or 'joy before', capturing the essence of happiness felt in anticipation. Did you know that this concept is uniquely emphasized in German, highlighting the pleasure in expecting good things?
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"Die Vorfreude" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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