While English has two verbs to describe happiness, in German you just have to change the preposition … and there it is: an entirely new expression!
Here they are:
- sich über etwas freuen: to be glad / happy about something --> used in presence and past tense
- sich auf etwas freuen: to look forward to something --> used when you speak about the future
Now, share your happiness with us!
Worüber freust du dich?
Worauf freust du dich?