Schadenfreude Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schadenfreude" is used as noun with the meaning of "schadenfreude", "malicious glee" or "gloating".

Essential properties of "Schadenfreude"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Schadenfreude
  • Plural: die Schadenfreuden

Meanings of "Schadenfreude" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Joy at another's misfortune"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er fühlte eine gewisse Schadenfreude, als sein Rivale verlor.He felt a certain schadenfreude when his rival lost.
  2. Die Schadenfreude war groß, als der arrogante Chef scheiterte.The schadenfreude was great when the arrogant boss failed.
  3. Manchmal kann Schadenfreude ein unangenehmes Gefühl sein.Sometimes schadenfreude can be an unpleasant feeling.
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