German Word · Intermediate
freuen
to gladden, to make glad, to make pleased
Pronunciation: /ˈfʁɔʏ̯ən/
Meaning
to gladden, to make glad, to make pleased
Example
[Es] freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.
I'm pleased to meet you. ([It] pleases me to get to know you. (formal))
Practice tips
- Practice freuen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.