die Wiedersehensfreude
Translation
joy of reunion
Examples
Die Wiedersehensfreude war riesig.
The joy of reunion was immense.
Ihre Augen strahlten vor Wiedersehensfreude.
Her eyes shone with the joy of reunion.
Grammar Patterns
to shine with the joy of reunion ((vor+3)) Her eyes shone with the joy of reunion. Ihre Augen strahlten vor Wiedersehensfreude.
Similar Words
Synonyms: joy at the reunion
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Wiedersehen' (reunion) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Freude' (joy).
Memory Tips
This is a classic German compound word. Break it down to remember it: Wieder (again) + Sehen (seeing) + Freude (joy).