German · Emotions & Feelings
Glücklich
Happy
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling or showing joy.
Example
Ich bin sehr glücklich heute.
I am very happy today.
Etymology
The word 'glücklich' is derived from 'Glück', which means 'luck' or 'happiness', combined with the suffix '-lich', meaning 'like' or 'pertaining to'. It has evolved to describe a state of happiness.
How & Where It’s Used
'Glücklich' is used both informally in day-to-day conversations and formally in literature and psychology. It is widely applicable across all German-speaking areas.