Gelukkig
Example: Ik voel me gelukkig als ik met vrienden ben.
Definition
"Gelukkig" is an adverb that means feeling or showing happiness and contentment. It describes a state of being joyful or fortunate, as in the sentence, "Ik voel me gelukkig als ik met vrienden ben," which translates to feeling happy when with friends.
Etymology
The word "gelukkig" comes from Dutch, combining 'ge-' (a prefix used to form adjectives or adverbs) and 'luck' (meaning fortune or chance). It literally means 'fortunate' or 'lucky.' Did you know that its root is related to the English word 'luck,' highlighting a shared Germanic origin?
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"Gelukkig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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