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Die Schadenfreude
This famous loanword combines 'Schaden' (damage/harm) and 'Freude' (joy). It describes the specific pleasure derived from observing the misfortunes of others, a concept deeply analyzed in German social psychology.
Examples in context
Er empfand heimliche Schadenfreude über ihren Fehler.
He felt secret schadenfreude over her mistake.
Schadenfreude gilt oft als eine schlechte Eigenschaft.
Schadenfreude is often considered a bad trait.
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