Russian · Emotions & Personality
schastlivyy
Happy
Feeling or showing pleasure and contentment.
Она выглядит счастливой.
She looks happy.
The term 'счастливый' (schastlivyy) comes from the root 'счастье' (schastye), meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune,' which has Slavic origins linked to well-being and prosperity.
'Счастливый' is used in both formal and informal situations, appearing in spoken and written language to express joy or contentment. It's commonly used across all Russian-speaking regions.