glücklich
happy, fortunate
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈɡlʏk.lɪç/
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Cultural Note
'Du machst mich glücklich' is one of the most cherished phrases in German romance. Germans distinguish between momentary 'Freude' and lasting 'Glück,' and telling someone they make you glücklich implies sustained, deep happiness.
📝 Example Sentences
Du machst mich so glücklich.
You make me so happy.
Wir können uns glücklich schätzen.
We can consider ourselves fortunate.
Sie sah zum ersten Mal seit Langem wirklich glücklich aus.
She looked truly happy for the first time in a long while.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | glücklich |
| comparative | glücklicher |
| predicative | glücklich |
| superlative | am glücklichsten |