vreugde

joy, delight, elation

Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation

/ˈvrøːɣ.də/

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Cultural Note

Vreugde is the more elevated, literary form of 'joy' in Dutch. It appears in formal announcements, wedding speeches, and literature. The phrase 'vreugdevuur' (bonfire, literally 'joy fire') connects to the Dutch tradition of celebratory bonfires.

📝 Example Sentences

De vreugde was overweldigend toen het kind werd geboren.

The joy was overwhelming when the child was born.

Met vreugde deel ik dit goede nieuws.

With joy I share this good news.

Een traan van vreugde rolde over haar wang.

A tear of joy rolled down her cheek.

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