froh
Translation
happy, glad, pleased
Examples
Ich bin froh, dich zu sehen.
I am happy to see you.
Ich bin froh über das Geschenk.
I am happy about the present.
Frohe Weihnachten!
Merry Christmas!
Grammar Patterns
((about sth.)) to be happy (about sth.) I am happy about your success.
((to do sth.)) to be happy (to do sth.) We are happy to see you.
((that...)) to be happy (that...) I am happy that you came.
Similar Words
glücklich (happy/lucky), zufrieden (content); Antonyms: traurig (sad)
Etymology
From Old High German 'frō', related to the archaic English word 'fain' (pleased or willing).
Memory Tips
A frog ('Frosch' in German) is 'froh' (happy) when it's in the water.