Geteilte Freude ist doppelte Freude, geteilter Schmerz ist halber Schmerz.
shared joy, doubled joy
Significado
Sharing feelings amplifies positive, lessens negative.
Contexto cultural
Reflects the 'Vereinskultur' (club culture) where people meet to share hobbies and emotions. Often used in the context of 'Gemütlichkeit' and social gatherings in 'Heurigen' (wine taverns). Used to emphasize communal responsibility and the 'Genossenschaft' (cooperative) spirit. The phrase has seen a resurgence on platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn to promote 'vulnerability' and 'community building'.
Use it in cards
This is a perfect phrase for greeting cards (weddings, birthdays, sympathy).
Gender matters
Don't forget the -er on 'geteilter' for Schmerz!
Significado
Sharing feelings amplifies positive, lessens negative.
Use it in cards
This is a perfect phrase for greeting cards (weddings, birthdays, sympathy).
Gender matters
Don't forget the -er on 'geteilter' for Schmerz!
Teste-se
Fill in the correct adjective endings.
Geteilt___ Freude ist doppelt___ Freude, geteilt___ Schmerz ist halb___ Schmerz.
Freude is feminine (e), Schmerz is masculine (er).
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Wann sagt man diesen Spruch?
The proverb is about emotional support.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ich habe endlich meinen Traumjob gefunden!' B: 'Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Lass uns feiern, denn...'
The context is a happy event (finding a dream job).
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosGeteilt___ Freude ist doppelt___ Freude, geteilt___ Schmerz ist halb___ Schmerz.
Freude is feminine (e), Schmerz is masculine (er).
Wann sagt man diesen Spruch?
The proverb is about emotional support.
A: 'Ich habe endlich meinen Traumjob gefunden!' B: 'Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Lass uns feiern, denn...'
The context is a happy event (finding a dream job).
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasNo, it's a classic. While it's old, it's still used daily in both formal and informal settings.
Yes, 'Geteilte Freude ist doppelte Freude' is often used on its own for happy occasions.
Frases relacionadas
Geteiltes Leid ist halbes Leid
synonymShared suffering is half suffering.
Einer trage des anderen Last
similarBear one another's burdens.
Mitgefangen, mitgehangen
contrastCaught together, hanged together.
