adjective
lycklig
happy
Att känna glädje, välmående eller tillfredsställelse över något.
Definition & meaning
Lycklig means happy in the sense of feeling deep joy, contentment, or fulfilment. It can also describe a fortunate or successful outcome.
- Jag är lycklig. — I am happy.
- Det blev ett lyckligt slut. — It was a happy ending.
Grammar & Word origin
Lycklig is an adjective:
- lycklig — common-gender singular
- lyckligt — neuter singular
- lyckliga — plural and definite forms
- lyckligare, lyckligast — happier, happiest
It is formed from lycka , meaning “happiness” or “good fortune,” and the adjective-forming suffix -lig.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- glad — “happy” or “glad”; often describes a more temporary feeling.
- nöjd — “satisfied” or “content”; focuses on satisfaction rather than deep happiness.
- lyckosam — “fortunate” or “successful”; applies to favourable outcomes rather than emotional happiness.
Antonyms:
- olycklig — “unhappy” or “unfortunate”; the direct opposite.
- ledsen — “sad”; often describes a more temporary feeling.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Hon känner sig lycklig idag.adjective
She feels happy today.
Barnen ser väldigt lyckliga ut på bilden.adjective
The children look very happy in the picture.
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