Questions & Answers about Wij delen de blijdschap over jouw succes.
How exactly is the word blijdschap formed from the adjective blij?
It combines the adjective blij (happy) with the abstract noun suffix -schap. The extra d in the middle is inserted to make pronunciation easier, which occasionally happens when attaching this suffix to a word ending in a vowel.
Since schap (meaning shelf) is a het word, why is it de blijdschap?
When -schap is used as a suffix to describe an abstract state, condition, or feeling (like blijdschap or vriendschap), the resulting noun is almost always a de word. It generally only takes het when referring to a professional office or role (like het burgemeesterschap).
Is over the standard preposition to use with blijdschap?
Yes. Just as you would say ik ben blij over iets (I am happy about something), the noun form blijdschap keeps the same preposition to point out what is causing the emotion.
Could we use the unstressed je instead of jouw in this sentence?
Yes, grammatically je succes is perfectly fine. However, choosing the stressed form jouw puts special emphasis on the fact that it is your specific success, which makes the sentence sound warmer and more congratulatory.