die Vorfreude
anticipatory joy, the pleasure of looking forward to something
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈfoːɐ̯.fʁɔʏ̯.də/
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Cultural Note
Vorfreude is another famously untranslatable German word — the joy you feel in advance of a happy event. The German saying 'Vorfreude ist die schönste Freude' (anticipatory joy is the finest joy) perfectly captures the cultural appreciation for savoring the waiting.
📝 Example Sentences
Die Vorfreude auf unseren Urlaub ist riesig.
The anticipatory joy about our vacation is enormous.
Vorfreude ist die schönste Freude.
Anticipation is the greatest joy.