Translation of Polish word "szczęśliwy" to English

szczęśliwy

Q: What is the definition of the Polish word "szczęśliwy"?

The Polish word "szczęśliwy" is defined as: "Having a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquillity; blissful, contented, joyous."

/ʂt͡ʂɛɲˈswɨ/

Adjectives A2

Meaning

Adjective

Having a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquillity; blissful, contented, joyous.

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How to use

The adjective 'szczęśliwy' (happy / lucky / fortunate) declines regularly. In the masculine personal plural, it becomes 'szczęśliwi' (e.g., 'szczęśliwi ludzie'). Its comparative is 'szczęśliwszy' and superlative is 'najszczęśliwszy'. The adverb is 'szczęśliwie' (happily / safely). It is derived from 'szczęście' (happiness/luck).

🇬🇧 English

happy

Usage GuideSzczęśliwy człowiek jest zawsze pełen energii.

Structure Guide

Polish Word: szczęśliwy
Translation: happy

Example Sentences

Szczęśliwy człowiek jest zawsze pełen energii.

A happy person is always full of energy.

Szczęśliwy jest człowiek, który ma dużo pieniędzy.

Happy is a person who has a lot of money.

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Synonyms

satisfied / pleasedlucky (casual)joyful / glad

Common phrases

szczęśliwy dzień— happy / lucky day
szczęśliwa rodzina— happy family
szczęśliwe zakończenie— happy ending

More Adjectives words

smutny wściekły zmęczony bogaty biedny silny słaby bezpieczny niebezpieczny ważny popularny sławny

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This concept in other languages

🇬🇧English:happy 🇪🇸Spanish:feliz

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Frequency rank: #419 in Polish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Polish word "szczęśliwy" mean?▼

The Polish word "szczęśliwy" means "happy" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Szczęśliwy człowiek jest zawsze pełen energii.".