VERB
freuen/ˈfʁɔɪ̯ən/to be glad; to be pleased; to look forward to
freuen is a German verb that means to be glad, to be pleased, or to look forward to. It is pronounced /ˈfʁɔɪ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "freute" and the past participle is "gefreut".
Definitions
1.to be glad or pleased about something, often used reflexively (sich freuen)(emotion)
a.to feel happy about something present or past (über + Akk.)
Ich freue mich über dein Geschenk.—I am pleased about your gift.
b.to look forward to something in the future (auf + Akk.)
Wir freuen uns auf den Urlaub.—We are looking forward to the vacation.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | freuen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | freue |
| Present (du) | freust |
| Present (er/sie/es) | freut |
| Preterite (ich) | freute |
| Participle II | gefreut |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | freute |
| Imperative (singular) | freu |
| Imperative (plural) | freut |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "freuen" mean in English?
- "freuen" means to be glad, to be pleased, or to look forward to. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "freuen"?
- "freuen" is pronounced /ˈfʁɔɪ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "freuen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "freuen" is "gefreut", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "freuen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "freuen" becomes "freute" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "freuen"?
- "freuen" is a verb in German.
