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
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.