heiter
clear · cheerful
Fröhlich, freundlich und gut gelaunt.
The German word "heiter" is an adjective that means "cheerful" or "bright". It can describe a person’s mood as joyful or light-hearted, or be used to refer to the weather as clear and sunny. The noun form "Heiterkeit" translates to "cheerfulness" or "sereneness".
Similar words in German include "fröhlich" (joyful), "gut gelaunt" (in a good mood), and "sonnig" (sunny, often referring specifically to weather).
The differences between these words are nuanced:
- "Fröhlich" generally emphasizes a more outward expression of joy.
- "Gut gelaunt" is more about being in a good mood rather than the broader sense of cheerfulness.
- "Sonnig" is typically used in the context of weather and does not normally describe a person's demeanor.
"Heiter" sits somewhere between these and can be more versatile, used both for mood and weather descriptions.
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Examples
Der Himmel ist heute heiter.adjective
The sky is clear today.
Sie sieht sehr heiter aus.adjective
She looks very cheerful.
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