fericire
happiness
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/fe.riˈt͡ʃi.re/
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Cultural Note
Fericire conveys a deeper, more sustained happiness than bucurie. Romanian proverbs often contrast fericire with material wealth — 'Fericirea nu stă în lucruri' (Happiness doesn't reside in things). In relationships, declaring 'Mă faci fericit/fericită' (You make me happy) carries significant emotional weight.
📝 Example Sentences
Fericirea nu se cumpără cu bani.
Happiness can't be bought with money.
Am găsit fericirea lângă tine.
I found happiness beside you.
Fericirea e o stare de spirit.
Happiness is a state of mind.