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freuen — meaning in English

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English meaning

gladden verb To make someone feel happier.
rejoice verb To feel or show great joy or delight.

Senses

freuen is used for these senses in English:

gladden (transitive) To cause (something) to become more glad.
rejoice (intransitive) To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy. [from 14th c.]

gladden — full definition

verb To make someone feel happier.
verb To start to feel happier.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

erfreuen