heilfroh

German

Etymology

Originally heil froh, that is simply “very glad, totally glad” (compare Dutch heel blij). This use of heil is not generally part of standard German, but is normal in (deprecated template usage) [etyl] German Low German and some dialects of Central German.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhaɪ̯lˈfʁoː/ (level stress!)

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Adjective

heilfroh (not comparable)

1. deeply glad (often implying relief)

   Ich bin heilfroh, dass ihr nichts passiert ist.

   “I’m just so glad that nothing has happened to her.”

2. (casual use) satisfied; glad

   Ich bin heilfroh, dass ich morgen nicht zur Arbeit muss.

   “I’m glad I don’t need to go to work tomorrow.”