Translation of German word "glücklich" to English

glücklich

/ˈɡlʏçlɪç/

Meaning

Adjective

Adjective meaning 'happy / joyful / fortunate / lucky'.

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How to use

glücklich ('happy / lucky / successful') is an adjective. Derived from Glück ('luck/happiness'). Glücklicherweise — Fortunately.

🇬🇧 English

happy / fortunate

Example

Ich bin glücklich, dass ich hier bin.

I am happy to be here.

Meine Schwester ist glücklich, weil sie heiratet.

My sister is happy because she is getting married.

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Synonyms

glad / happyerfolgreich

Common phrases

glückliches Ende— happy ending
glücklicherweise— fortunately / luckily

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The German word "glücklich" is defined as: "Adjective meaning 'happy / joyful / fortunate / lucky'."

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The German word "glücklich" means "happy / fortunate" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich bin glücklich, dass ich hier bin." (which translates as "I am happy to be here.").