Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To give someone pleasure or put them in a happy mood.
Natural examples
Die Nachricht erfreute die ganze Familie.
The news delighted the whole family.
Sein Besuch erfreut die Bewohner des Pflegeheims.
His visit pleases the residents of the care home.
Das kleine Geschenk soll deine Schwester erfreuen.
The small gift should make your sister happy.
Usage note
In this sense erfreuen takes an accusative object. A separate construction is sich an etwas erfreuen.
Mini-lesson: erfreuen
To give someone pleasure or put them in a happy mood. In this sense erfreuen takes an accusative object. A separate construction is sich an etwas erfreuen.
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