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Liebesfreude
/ˈliːbəsˌfʁɔɪ̯də/
joy of love
Die Liebesfreude strahlte aus ihren Augen.
The joy of love shone from her eyes.
literary
A deep, heartfelt happiness derived from being in love or experiencing romantic affection.
Ihre Liebesfreude war ansteckend, als sie von ihrer Beziehung erzählte.
Her joy of love was contagious as she talked about her relationship.
Often used in poetic or romantic contexts to describe the euphoric feeling associated with love.
Collocations
Liebesfreude empfindento feel joy of lovein Liebesfreude schwelgento bask in the joy of love
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Avoid literal translation
Do not translate this word as 'love joy'—it sounds unnatural in English. Use 'joy of love' or 'joy from love' instead.
Gold Rule
Context matters
This word is almost exclusively used in romantic or poetic contexts. Using it to describe platonic affection would sound incorrect.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Liebe' (love) and 'Freude' (joy), first attested in the 18th century. Reflects the Romantic era's emphasis on emotional expression.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in literary or poetic contexts rather than casual speech. Avoid using in formal documents unless quoting a romantic source.
Word Breakdown
Liebe
love
rootFreude
joy
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