ADJECTIVE
erfreulich/ɛɐ̯ˈfʁɔɪ̯lɪç/pleasing; gratifying; welcome
erfreulich is a German adjective that means pleasing, gratifying, or welcome. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfʁɔɪ̯lɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "erfreulicher" and "erfreulichsten".
Definitions
1.causing joy or pleasure; welcome(general)
a.giving positive feelings or satisfaction
Die Nachricht war sehr erfreulich für alle Beteiligten.—The news was very pleasing for everyone involved.
b.having a positive or satisfying effect
Es ist erfreulich, dass die Arbeit rechtzeitig fertig wurde.—It is gratifying that the work was finished on time.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | erfreulich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | erfreulicher |
| Superlative | erfreulichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erfreulich" mean in English?
- "erfreulich" means pleasing, gratifying, or welcome. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "erfreulich"?
- "erfreulich" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfʁɔɪ̯lɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "erfreulich"?
- The comparative of "erfreulich" is "erfreulicher" and the superlative is "erfreulichsten".
- What part of speech is "erfreulich"?
- "erfreulich" is a adjective in German.
