In German
glücklich
Meaning: happy
Formal or informal? “Glücklich” means happy in a lasting sense. “Froh” means glad about one event, as in “Ich bin froh”.
Example sentences
Ichbinsehrglücklich.
I am very happy.
WirhabeneineglücklicheFamilie.
We have a happy family.
Ichbinfroh,dassdudabist.
I'm glad you are here.
Grammar note
Before a noun, “glücklich” takes agreeing endings: “ein glücklicher Mensch” (masculine), “eine glückliche Familie” (feminine), “ein glückliches Kind” (neuter). The noun “das Glück” means luck or happiness.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “glücklich sein” (to be happy) with “Glück haben” (to be lucky). “Ich habe Glück” means I'm lucky, not I'm happy.
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What is the difference between “glücklich” and “froh”?
“Glücklich” is a lasting state of happiness, while “froh” is being glad about one thing.
How do you say “I'm lucky” in German?
“Ich habe Glück”, using the noun “Glück” with “haben”.