NOUN

Freude/ˈfʁɔɪ̯də/joy; pleasure; delight

Freude is a German noun that means joy, pleasure, or delight. It is pronounced /ˈfʁɔɪ̯də/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Freuden".

Definitions

1.a feeling of happiness or great pleasure(emotion)

a.joy as a strong positive emotion

Sie sprang vor Freude in die Luft.She jumped for joy.

2.something that causes happiness or is a source of pleasure(event/situation)

a.something pleasing or enjoyable

Das gemeinsame Essen war eine große Freude für die Familie.The shared meal was a great pleasure for the family.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Freudedie Freuden
Genitiveder Freudeder Freuden
Dativeder Freudeden Freuden
Accusativedie Freudedie Freuden

Frequently asked questions

What does "Freude" mean in English?
"Freude" means joy, pleasure, or delight. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Freude"?
"Freude" is pronounced /ˈfʁɔɪ̯də/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Freude" der, die, or das?
"Freude" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Freude"?
The plural of "Freude" is "Freuden".
What part of speech is "Freude"?
"Freude" is a noun in German.

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