Vorfreude
anticipation, joyful anticipation
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈfoːɐ̯.fʁɔʏ̯.də/
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Cultural Note
'Vorfreude' is one of those beautiful German words with no single English equivalent. It means the joy you feel in advance of a happy event — literally 'pre-joy.' The saying 'Vorfreude ist die schönste Freude' is a beloved German proverb, especially around the Advent season.
📝 Example Sentences
Die Vorfreude auf Weihnachten ist riesig.
The anticipation for Christmas is enormous.
Vorfreude ist die schönste Freude.
Anticipation is the greatest joy.
Ich bin voller Vorfreude auf unser Date.
I'm full of anticipation for our date.