freuen
Translation
to be happy, to look forward to, to please
Examples
Ich freue mich auf den Urlaub.
I am looking forward to the vacation.
Sie hat sich über das Geschenk gefreut.
She was happy about the present.
Das freut mich sehr.
That pleases me very much.
Grammar Patterns
((refl)) ((auf+4)) to look forward to (sth.) I'm looking forward to the summer.
((refl)) ((über+4)) to be happy about (sth.) I'm happy about your letter.
((sb.)) to please (sb.) That pleases me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to be glad; Antonyms: to regret
Etymology
From Old High German 'frewen', related to 'froh' (happy).
Memory Tips
Use 'auf' for future events (looking forward) and 'über' for current/past events.