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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Freude | die Freuden |
| Genitive | der Freude | der Freuden |
| Dative | der Freude | den Freuden |
| Accusative | die Freude | die 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.
