glücklich
happy, lucky
English translations
- 01
happy
- 02
glad
- 03
fortunate
- 04
pleased
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Gefühl der Freude und Zufriedenheit.
- English meaning
- happy
- Synonym
- fröhlich, zufrieden
- German example
- Ich bin glücklich, dich zu sehen.
- English example
- I am happy to see you.
- Comparative
- glücklicherSuperlative: am glücklichsten
- Opposite of
- happy, both momentarily and generally in lifeunglücklichOpposite of: lucky, fortunateglücklos / unglücklich
Related words
- Glücklichkeit
Happiness, bliss
- unglücklich
Unhappy
- überglücklich
Overjoyed
- Selbsthass
Self-hatred
- Ehestand
matrimony
- Zweierbeziehung
Relationship, dyadic relationship
- Happyend
Happy ending
- Happy-End
Happy ending
- ärgern
to annoy
- leben
to live
- betrübt
sad, grieved
- ein frühes Grab finden
To meet an early grave
- anliegen
to matter
- den Schein wahren
To keep up appearances means to maintain a certain image externally, which does not necessarily correspond to reality.
- happy
Happy
- unzufrieden
Dissatisfied
- zufrieden
satisfied
- strahlend
Radiant
- miserabel
Miserable
- freudig
Joyful
- elend
Miserable
- unbelastet
Unburdened
- betrübt
sad, grieved
- heilfroh
"Heilfroh" means extremely glad or happy, often in the sense of great relief or liberation.
- euphorisch
Euphoric
- glückselig
Blissful
- hochbeglückt
Overjoyed
- tieftraurig
Deeply sad means very sad or unhappy.
- Wohlfahrt
Welfare
- Kindheit
childhood
- Schmuddelkind
A scruffy child is a child who often looks dirty and unkempt.
- Bittersüß
Bittersweet describes a taste or feeling that combines both bitter and sweet elements.
- Selbstgenügsamkeit
Self-sufficiency, contentment
- Glücksgriff
Lucky find; stroke of luck.
- Glücksfall
Stroke of luck
- Fügung
Providence
- Genügsamkeit
frugality
- Happy End
A happy ending is a positive conclusion to a story, film, or event.
- Leider
Unfortunately
- Eudämonist
A eudaimonist is a person who believes that the highest goal of human action is to achieve happiness and well-being.
- Sterndeuter
An astrologer is a person who believes that the positions of the stars and planets can influence human life and uses them to predict events or interpret characters.
- Junggesellin
Bachelorette
- Fehlschluß
Fallacy
- Freie
Single woman
- strahlen
To shine
- verbittern
To embitter means to make someone or oneself internally angry and unhappy, often due to disappointments or injustices.
- weissagen
To prophesy
- losgeben
To let go means to release, relinquish, or abandon something.
- mit dem linken Fuß zuerst aufgestanden sein
To get out of bed on the wrong side
Example sentences with “glücklich”
Ich bin sehr glücklich. (I am very happy.)
Frequently asked questions
Does 'glücklich' mean happy or lucky?
It means both! Context clarifies: 'Ich hatte glück' (I was lucky) vs 'Ich bin glücklich' (I am happy).