How to Say ‘I'm already looking forward to it’ in German
Ich freue mich schon darauf
ikh FROI-uh mikh shon DAHR-auf
[ikh FROI-uh mikh shon DAHR-auf]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Freue mich' is a reflexive verb structure expressing anticipation.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Expressing future joy or anticipation builds positive relationships in German culture.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
Ich bin froh.
I am happy.
freue
[FROI-uh]
Rejoice
To feel or show great joy or delight.
Ich freue mich auf das Wochenende.
I am looking forward to the weekend.
mich
[mikh]
Myself
Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to the speaker.
Ich kümmere mich um mich selbst.
I take care of myself.
schon
[shon]
Already
Before or by now or the time in question.
Ich habe das Buch schon gelesen.
I have already read the book.
darauf
[DAHR-auf]
About it
Referring to something previously mentioned or easily identified.
Ich freue mich darauf.
I am looking forward to it.
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