Greek · Emotions & Feelings
ευτυχία
eftychía
Happiness
Intermediatenoun · feminine
Definition
The state of feeling happy.
Example
Η οικογένεια είναι η ευτυχία μου.
My family is my happiness.
Etymology
'Ευτυχία' (eftychía) comes from the Ancient Greek roots 'ευ' (eu), meaning 'good', and 'τύχη' (týchi), meaning 'fortune'. The term embodies the notion of good fortune or happiness, reflecting a positive emotional state.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ευτυχία' is prevalent in both written and spoken Greek across all social registers, often discussed in contexts related to well-being, joy, and fulfillment.