Verb

sich freuen

Translation

to be happy, to be pleased, to look forward to

Ich habe mich über das Geschenk gefreut.

I was happy about the present.

Wir haben uns auf den Urlaub gefreut.

We were looking forward to the holiday.

Sie hat sich gefreut, dich zu sehen.

She was happy to see you.

sich ((über+4)) to be happy about sth. (present/past) I am happy about the present.

sich ((auf+4)) to look forward to sth. (future) We are looking forward to the holidays.

sich ((für j-n)) to be happy for sb. I am happy for you.

Synonyms: glücklich sein (to be happy); Antonyms: traurig sein (to be sad).

Related to 'froh' (happy) and 'Freude' (joy).

You are happy (sich freuen) to see your 'Freund' (friend).