No. 546 in German
freut
"Freut" means "delights" or "is glad."
In a sentence
Es freut mich, dass du hier bist.
I am glad that you are here.
The word 'freut' is used as the verb form of 'freuen' in the third person singular, indicating that something brings joy to the subject.
Sie freut sich sehr über das Geschenk.
She is very happy about the gift.
Here, 'freut' is part of the reflexive verb 'freuen sich,' expressing that someone experiences joy themselves.
Das Ergebnis des Tests freut ihn.
The result of the test pleases him.
In this sentence, 'freut' is used to indicate that the result of the test causes happiness for the indirect object, 'him'.
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