Translation of German word "glücklicherweise" to English
glücklicherweise
/ɡlʏçɪçəˈvaɪ̯sə/
Meaning
VerbIn a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.
How to use
glücklicherweise ('fortunately / luckily / happily') is an adverb (not a verb). Derived from glücklich. Glücklicherweise gab es keine Verletzten — Fortunately there were no injuries.
🇬🇧 English
luckily
Example
Ich bin glücklicherweise nicht krank.
Luckily, I'm not ill.
Er ist glücklicherweise gesund.
Luckily, he is healthy.
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Common phrases
- glücklicherweise rechtzeitig— fortunately in time
- glücklicherweise gesund— fortunately healthy
- glücklicherweise nicht schlimm— fortunately not bad
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What is the definition of the German word "glücklicherweise"?▼
The German word "glücklicherweise" is defined as: "In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately."
What does the German word "glücklicherweise" mean?▼
The German word "glücklicherweise" means "luckily" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich bin glücklicherweise nicht krank." (which translates as "Luckily, I'm not ill.").
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