Die Freude
Example: Die Freude über den Erfolg war in ihrem Gesicht sichtbar.
Definition
"Die Freude" refers to a feeling of great happiness or pleasure, often experienced due to a positive event or success. It is the emotional response of delight and satisfaction, as in the phrase: 'Die Freude über den Erfolg war in ihrem Gesicht sichtbar,' meaning the joy over the success was visible on her face.
Etymology
The word "die Freude" comes from the Old High German word 'freude,' which is related to the verb 'freuen,' meaning to rejoice or be glad. Its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic *freudō, which denotes joy or pleasure. Did you know? The concept of 'Freude' has been central in German culture, often celebrated in literature and music as a pure expression of happiness.
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"Die Freude" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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