Hebrew · Emotions & Feelings
sameach
Happy
Feeling pleasure and joy; appears in chag sameach, happy holiday.
אני שמח מאוד בשבילך.
I am very happy for you.
'שמח' (sameach) stems from the root 'ש-מ-ח', meaning 'to be happy'. This term has deep roots in Hebrew literature and religious texts, denoting joy.
Used in both informal and formal contexts, 'שמח' appears in poetry, songs, and everyday conversation to express feelings of happiness.