Danish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡlɛːdə/, [ˈɡ̊lɛːðə]

Etymology 1

From Old Norse gleði.

Noun

glæde c (singular definite glæden, plural indefinite glæder)

1. joy
2. pleasure
3. delight

Inflection

Derived terms

• glædelig

Etymology 2

From Old Norse gleðja.

Verb

glæde ‎(imperative glæd, infinitive at glæde, present tense glæder, past tense glædede, perfect tense er/har glædet)

1. look forward to
2. please, delight
3. gladden, cheer up

Old English

Adjective

glæde

1. Weak nominative neuter singular form of glæd
2. Weak nominative feminine singular form of glæd
3. Weak accusative neuter singular form of glæd
4. Strong nominative plural form of glæd
5. Strong accusative feminine singular form of glæd
6. Strong accusative plural form of of glæd
7. Strong instrumental singular form of glæd