No. 1,087 in German
freue
"Freue" is the first-person singular present tense of "sich freuen," meaning "I am glad" or "I am happy."
In a sentence
Ich freue mich auf das Konzert morgen.
I am looking forward to the concert tomorrow.
The word 'freue' is used as part of the reflexive verb 'sich freuen', indicating anticipation or being pleased about something in the future.
Wie sehr ich mich freue, dich wiederzusehen!
How much I am happy to see you again!
Here, 'freue' expresses joy or excitement related to a reunion, also part of the reflexive verb 'sich freuen', emphasizing the emotional state.
Er sagte, dass er sich als Künstler darüber freue.
He said that as an artist, he feels delighted about it.
In this sentence, 'freue' conveys a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction in response to a situation or achievement, reflecting present feelings or opinion.
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