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German
Etymology
Schaden + froh
Pronunciation
Adjective
schadenfroh (strong nominative masculine singular schadenfroher, not comparable)
- gloating
- maliciously gleeful in the downfall of others (i.e. one's enemies)
Declension
Positive forms of schadenfroh (uncomparable)
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