erfreuen
Translation
to please, to delight, (refl.) to enjoy
Examples
Die gute Nachricht erfreute alle.
The good news pleased everyone.
Wir erfreuten uns an dem schönen Wetter.
We enjoyed the beautiful weather.
Er erfreut sich großer Beliebtheit.
He enjoys great popularity.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to please sb. His gift pleased her very much.
sichAkk ((an+3)) to enjoy sth. We enjoyed the beautiful view.
sichAkk ((sth.gen)) to enjoy sth. (formal) He enjoys the best of health.
Similar Words
begeistern, gefallen; Antonyms: betrüben, enttäuschen
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' + 'Freude' (joy). It means to cause joy or to feel joy (reflexive).
Memory Tips
Connect this verb directly to the noun 'die Freude' (joy). 'erfreuen' is the action of giving or experiencing that joy.