Gelukkig maar
Example: Ik ben gelukkig maar dat het niet regent vandaag.
Definition
"Gelukkig maar" is a Dutch expression used to convey relief or gratitude that something undesirable did not happen or that a favorable outcome occurred. It is often used to emphasize that one feels fortunate about a particular situation, as in 'Ik ben gelukkig maar dat het niet regent vandaag.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "gelukkig maar" combines 'gelukkig,' meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate,' with 'maar,' meaning 'but' or 'just.' Together, they form an idiomatic expression that literally translates to 'fortunately though,' expressing relief or thankfulness. This phrase is deeply rooted in everyday Dutch language and culture, used to highlight positive feelings about circumstances.
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"Gelukkig maar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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