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Erfreuen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Erfreuen" is used as verb with the meaning of "please", "delight" or "gladden".
Essential properties of "erfreuen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: erfreuen
- Simple past: erfreute
- Participle: erfreut
regulartransitivereflexive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "erfreuen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To bring joy or pleasure"
- Definition: "To cause joy or pleasure to someone."
- Translation(s): please, delight, gladden
- Synonym(s): erheitern, beglücken, entzücken
- Antonym(s): verärgern
- Related word(s): Freude, erfreulich, freudig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Dein Besuch erfreut mich sehr.
- Die Kinder erfreuen sich an den Geschenken.
- Musik kann das Herz erfreuen.
2.) "To enjoy something"
- Definition: "To enjoy or delight in something."
- Translation(s): enjoy, delight in, take pleasure in
- Synonym(s): genießen, sich freuen an
- Antonym(s): leiden
- Related word(s): Genuss, Freude
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er erfreut sich bester Gesundheit.
- Wir erfreuen uns an der schönen Aussicht.
- Sie erfreut sich großer Beliebtheit.