freudig
joyful
Filled with joy or expressing joy.
EXAMPLE
Sie nahm die Nachricht von ihrer Beförderung freudig auf.
She received the news of her promotion joyfully.
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Meanings
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Word family
The adjective 'freudig' (joyful) is derived directly from the noun 'die Freude' (joy). It describes a person or thing that is filled with joy.
EXAMPLE
Es war ein freudiges Wiedersehen nach so langer Zeit.
It was a joyful reunion after such a long time.
Use as an adverb
'Freudig' is very often used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. In this case it remains unchanged and gives more detail about the verb.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder liefen der Mutter freudig entgegen.
The children ran joyfully toward their mother.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'freudig überrascht' (joyfully surprised), 'freudig erregt' (joyfully excited), or verbs such as 'freudig erwarten' (to joyfully await), 'freudig begrüßen' (to greet joyfully), and 'freudig zustimmen' (to agree joyfully).
EXAMPLE
Wir erwarten freudig die Ankunft unserer Gäste.
We joyfully await the arrival of our guests.
Compare with
freudig vs froh
glad
Both froh and freudig can express joy about a good result. Froh usually describes a positive inner state, while freudig often emphasizes that the joy is visible in a reaction or action.
freudig
Als sie die Zusage bekam, rief sie freudig ihre Eltern an.
When she received the acceptance, she joyfully called her parents.
froh
Als sie die Zusage bekam, war sie sehr froh.
When she received the acceptance, she was very glad.
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