What is the definition of the Polish word "szczęśliwie"?

The Polish word "szczęśliwie" is defined as: "In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness."

Translation of Polish word "szczęśliwie" to English

szczęśliwie

/ʂt͡ʂɛɲˈɕli.vɛ/

Adverbs & Numbers A1

Meaning

Adverb

In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.

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How to use

The adverb 'szczęśliwie' means both 'happily' and 'fortunately/luckily'. Its comparative degree is 'szczęśliwiej' (more happily) and superlative is 'najszczęśliwiej'. Note that in the context of events, it often translates as 'luckily' (e.g., 'szczęśliwie ocalał' — luckily he survived).

🇬🇧 English

happily

Usage GuideDzieci żyją szczęśliwie w tym mieście.

Structure Guide

Polish Word: szczęśliwie
Translation: happily

Example Sentences

Dzieci żyją szczęśliwie w tym mieście.

Children live happily in this city.

W przyszłym miesiącu o tej porze będę z radością łowić ryby na plaży.

This time next month I'll be happily fishing on the beach.

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Synonyms

successfully / favorablyfortunately / luckilyjoyfully

Common phrases

szczęśliwie zakochany— happily in love
szczęśliwie zakończyć się— to end happily / successfully
szczęśliwie dotrzeć— to arrive safely

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The Polish word "szczęśliwie" means "happily" in English.

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