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Sources for Etymology:
- Check "froh" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations) - "froh" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate) - Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
My favorite source for the origin of English words.
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Hi Emanuel,
I’m wondering about the difference between “glücklich” and “froh”. Could you explain when to use each word?
Thanks!
“froh” leans more toward “joy” while “glücklich” leans more toward “inner contentment” and is arguably deeper and more long term.
You can be “froh” that the supermarket is still open at 12, but not really “glücklich”.
– Ich bin froh.
– I’m happy/relieved (currently).
(often followed by a reason why)
– Ich bin glücklich.
– I am happy. (with where I am and who I am, my entire outlook on life)
Does that help?