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How do you say "happy" in German?
glücklich
In German, "happy" is glücklich.
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Pronunciation
Say 'GLYK-likh' with stress on the first syllable. The 'ü' sound is like saying 'ee' with your lips rounded.
Grammar notes
Glücklich is an adjective. It's derived from das Glück (luck/fortune). As an adjective, it changes endings based on gender and case: glücklicher Mann, glückliche Frau, glückliches Kind.
Example sentence
Ich bin sehr glücklich.
I am very happy.
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How to remember glücklich
Glück means luck, so glücklich is feeling lucky or fortunate. Picture someone lucky and smiling.
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Questions about glücklich
How do you say "happy" in German?
In German, "happy" is glücklich. It is a noun.
How is glücklich written in German?
glücklich is written using the standard German script.
How is glücklich used in a sentence?
Use glücklich as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ich bin sehr glücklich. (I am very happy.).
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