VERB
erfreuen/ɛɐ̯ˈfʁɔɪ̯ən/to delight; to please; to gladden
erfreuen is a German verb that means to delight, to please, or to gladden. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfʁɔɪ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erfreute" and the past participle is "erfreut".
Definitions
1.to make someone happy or give pleasure to someone(general, transitive)
a.to give someone pleasure, to gladden
Die gute Nachricht hat ihn sehr erfreut.—The good news delighted him.
2.to feel happy or glad (about something)(reflexive, commonly used)
a.to rejoice or be pleased
Ich erfreue mich bester Gesundheit.—I am enjoying excellent health.
b.to take pleasure in something
Sie erfreut sich an den ersten Frühlingsblumen.—She delights in the first spring flowers.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erfreuen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erfreue |
| Present (du) | erfreust |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erfreut |
| Preterite (ich) | erfreute |
| Participle II | erfreut |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erfreute |
| Imperative (singular) | erfreu |
| Imperative (plural) | erfreut |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erfreuen" mean in English?
- "erfreuen" means to delight, to please, or to gladden. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erfreuen"?
- "erfreuen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfʁɔɪ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erfreuen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erfreuen" is "erfreut", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erfreuen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erfreuen" becomes "erfreute" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erfreuen"?
- "erfreuen" is a verb in German.
