glücklich
happy
Ein Gefühl der Freude und Zufriedenheit, das man hat, wenn etwas schön oder gut ist.
The German word "glücklich" is an adjective meaning "happy" or "fortunate".
It stems from "Glück", which means "luck" or "happiness", combined with the suffix "-lich" which forms adjectives (similar to "-ly" or "-ful" in English).
Similar words:
- fröhlich (cheerful)
- zufrieden (content)
- froh (glad)
Difference:
- glücklich implies deep happiness or good fortune, often both emotionally and circumstantially.
- fröhlich refers more to a cheerful, lively mood.
- zufrieden is about contentment or satisfaction, not necessarily joy.
- froh is a lighter, more casual feeling of gladness.
Make “glücklich” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Ich bin glücklich mit meinem Leben.adjective
I am happy with my life.
Sie sieht heute sehr glücklich aus.adjective
She looks very happy today.
Er ist sehr glücklich über die guten Nachrichten.adjective
He is very happy about the good news.
Wir sind glücklich zusammen.adjective
We are happy together.
Sie sind glücklich miteinander.adjective
They are happy together.
Bist du heute glücklich?adjective
Are you happy today?
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad