glücklich

happy, lucky

English translations

  1. 01

    happy

  2. 02

    glad

  3. 03

    fortunate

  4. 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

Example sentences with “glücklich”

  1. 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).