happy
word
/ˈhæpi/
HAP-ee
/hˈæpi/
HAP-ee
Definition
Feeling or showing pleasure, joy, or contentment. Can also mean willing or pleased about something.
Usage & Nuances
Common positive adjective used in everyday speech and writing. Often paired with 'feel' (feel happy), 'make happy', or 'happy about'. Not formal or academic. Sometimes confused with 'glad', which is similar but often refers to a specific event.
Spanish: feliz - contentoPortuguese (BR): feliz - contentePortuguese (PT): feliz - contenteChinese (Simplified): 快乐 - 开心Chinese (Traditional): 快樂 - 開心Hindi: खुशArabic: سعيدBengali: খুশি - আনন্দিত - সুখীRussian: счастливый - довольныйJapanese: 幸せ - 嬉しいVietnamese: hạnh phúc - vuiKorean: 행복한 - 기쁜Turkish: mutlu - memnunUrdu: خوش - شادIndonesian: bahagia - senang
Example Sentences
She is happy to see her friends again.
basic
I feel happy when I listen to music.
basic
She looked happy after hearing the good news.
natural
They are happy with their new house.
basic
I'm so happy you could come to my party!
natural
If you're happy, I'm happy.
natural