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glädjande

"Glädjande" means "pleasing" or "joyful" in English.

In a sentence

Det är glädjande att höra att du har fått jobbet.
It is pleasing to hear that you have got the job.
Here, 'glädjande' is used as an adjective that describes the emotional response caused by the information about getting the job.
Nyheten om det förbättrade vädret är verkligen glädjande.
The news about the improved weather is truly delightful.
In this sentence, 'glädjande' functions as an adjective describing the positive nature of the weather news.
Det är alltid glädjande att träffa gamla vänner igen.
It is always joyful to meet old friends again.
Here, 'glädjande' is used as an adjective to emphasize the happiness experienced during the event of meeting old friends.

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