German word

glücklich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈglʏklɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivehappy

Example

Wir sind eine glückliche Familie.

We are a happy family.

Illustration for glücklich (happy)

More examples

Nach dem Gespräch war er wieder glücklich.

After the conversation, he was happy again.

Core concept

A person with a warm smile feels settled inside while circumstances also fall in their favor.

Common phrases

  • glücklich sein

    be happy

  • sehr glücklich

    very happy

  • glücklich über +Akk.

    be happy about ___

  • glücklich lachen

    laugh happily

Similar words

zufrieden: Feeling calmly satisfied with how things have turned out.
froh: Feeling briefly glad about a particular event or outcome.
fröhlich: Appearing cheerful and creating a bright, lively impression around others.

Definition in German

ein anhaltendes Gefühl von Freude und Zufriedenheit haben; sich innerlich wohlfühlen

Word origin

Glücklich is formed from the noun Glück, meaning fortune or happiness, with the adjective-forming suffix -lich.

Usage tips

  • With sein, glücklich describes a state, and über plus the accusative commonly names what causes the happiness.

Other meanings

  • gladadjective
  • luckyadjective

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