Noun
die Freude
Pronunciation: /ˈfʁɔɪ̯də/
joy, delight, glee
B1
rank #803
plural Freuden
Meanings
Noun
- joy, delight, glee
Example sentence
Was ist die größte Freude im Leben?
What is life's greatest pleasure?
Word forms
singular
die Freude
plural
die Freuden
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Freude
Accusativedie Freude
Dativeder Freude
Genitiveder Freude
Plural
Nominativedie Freuden
Accusativedie Freuden
Dativeden Freuden
Genitiveder Freuden
Usage
- Freude an etwas haben — An plus dative names what someone enjoys.
- jemandem eine Freude machen — Make someone happy; the recipient takes dative.
Mit den Blumen hast du ihr eine große Freude gemacht.
You made her very happy with the flowers.