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How to Say ‘We are very happy’ in German

Freuen wir uns sehr

FROY-en veer oons zair

[FROY-en veer oons zair]

💬 Usage Tip: With [sich freuen], German often uses [über] for what you're happy about: [Wir freuen uns darüber]. You can swap in a noun too: [Wir freuen uns über das Geschenk].

Phrase Breakdown

Freuen

[FROY-en]

rejoice; be happy

From 'sich freuen', meaning to be pleased or happy about something.

Example

Freuen wir uns sehr über dein Geschenk.

We are very happy about your gift.

wir

[veer]

we

Pronoun for 'we'.

Example

Freuen wir uns sehr darüber? Ja.

Are we very happy about it? Yes.

uns

[oons]

ourselves; us

Reflexive pronoun used with 'freuen' in 'sich freuen'.

Example

Wir freuen uns sehr über die Marmelade.

We are very happy about the jam.

sehr

[zair]

very; very much

Used to strengthen how strongly someone feels.

Example

Wir freuen uns sehr auf deinen Besuch.

We are very much looking forward to your visit.

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