froh

adjective
happy, glad
A2

Means 'happy' or 'glad'. Gradable: froher, am froh(e)sten. Common antonyms: betrübt, traurig. Often used in predicate with 'froh über + Akk.' to indicate being glad about something (Ich bin froh über das Geschenk). Not a participle; typical adjective for feelings. Also used predicatively or in clauses with 'froh, dass ...'.

Examples

Sie war froh, dass die Prüfung leichter war als erwartet.
She was glad that the exam was easier than expected.
Wir sind froh, dass alles gut lief.
We're glad that everything went well.
Ich bin sehr froh über die Nachricht.
I am very happy about the news.

Details

GradableYes
Comparativefroher
Superlativeam froh(e)sten
ParticipleNo

Mnemonics

👁️Picture someone smiling and jumping with joy to remember 'froh'.
👂Sounds like 'fro' — think 'in a good mood' (happy).

Notes

Often used with 'über' + accusative to indicate being happy about something.

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