Glad Meaning in English
word
/ˈɡɫæd/
GLAD
/ɡlˈæd/
GLAD
Definition
Feeling happy or pleased about something; also used to politely express positive feelings when meeting or hearing about something good.
Usage & Nuances
'Glad' is informal but polite, common in spoken English and messages. Often used in 'I'm glad (that)...', 'Glad to meet you', or 'Glad you called.' Not as strong as 'happy'; for polite greetings, use 'I'm glad to meet you' rather than 'I'm happy to meet you.' Don't confuse with 'gladly' (willingly).
Spanish: contento - feliz - alegrePortuguese (BR): feliz - contente - satisfeitoPortuguese (PT): feliz - contente - satisfeitoChinese (Simplified): 高兴 - 开心Chinese (Traditional): 高興 - 開心Hindi: खुश - प्रसन्नArabic: سعيد - مسرورBengali: খুশি - আনন্দিতRussian: рад - счастливJapanese: うれしいVietnamese: vui mừng - vuiKorean: 기쁜 - 반가운Turkish: memnun - sevinçliUrdu: خوش - شادIndonesian: senang - gembira
Example Sentences
I'm glad you came to the party.
basic
She felt glad when she saw her friends.
basic
I'm glad it's not raining today.
basic
I'm really glad we decided to try that new restaurant.
natural
Glad you could make it!
natural
I'm glad to help whenever you need it.
natural