German Word · Advanced
Schadenfreude
joy at others' misfortune
Pronunciation: SHAH-den-froy-deh
Meaning
Pleasure derived from another's misfortune.
Example
Ein bisschen Schadenfreude.
A bit of schadenfreude.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Schadenfreude out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level German word.