German Conversation · Level 130
45 words
German word
heiter
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhaɪ̯tɐ/
Meaning
- adjectivecheerful
Example
Sie ist heiter und lacht viel.
She is cheerful and laughs a lot.
More examples
Die Atmosphäre beim Treffen war heiter.
The atmosphere at the meeting was cheerful.
Core concept
A clear, sunlit sky mirrored in a person's relaxed, smiling mood.
Common phrases
in heiterer Stimmung
in a cheerful mood
heiteres Gespräch
cheerful conversation
ein heiterer Ton
cheerful tone
Similar words
gelassen: Calm and untroubled, without haste or agitation.
fröhlich: Openly cheerful and visibly happy.
vergnügt: Pleasantly content and quietly happy.
ausgelassen: Lively, uninhibited, and full of noisy excitement.
Definition in German
Fröhlich und gelassen, mit heller, unbeschwerter Stimmung
Word origin
Heiter comes from Old High German heitar, meaning clear or bright, and its sense extended from the weather to a person's cheerful, calm mood.
Usage tips
- In weather reports, heiter means clear or fair, while for a person it suggests cheerfulness with calm rather than excitement.