German word

happy

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɛpi/

Meaning

  • adjectivehappy

Example

Sie wirkt heute richtig happy.

She seems really happy today.

Illustration for happy (happy)

More examples

Er ist nach der Prüfung happy.

He is happy after the exam.

Core concept

A person in a relaxed conversation, smiling easily and enjoying the moment.

Common phrases

  • happy sein

    be happy

  • sich happy fühlen

    feel happy

  • über etwas happy sein

    be happy about ___

Similar words

glücklich: A profound feeling of inner happiness and contentment.
fröhlich: A lively, cheerful mood with an upbeat and smiling manner.
zufrieden: A settled sense of satisfaction with how things have turned out.
gut gelaunt: A good mood that makes someone pleasant and easygoing.

Definition in German

Drückt im informellen Sprachgebrauch ein leichtes Glücksgefühl oder gute Laune aus.

Word origin

Happy is a colloquial German borrowing from English happy, adapted to German pronunciation and adjective inflection.

Usage tips

  • Happy is informal and often sounds playful, while glücklich or fröhlich suits more neutral German usage.

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