German · Emotions & Descriptions
"Happiness" in German: Glück
das Glück
Happiness in German is das Glück. It also means luck, so context matters. For feeling happy day to day, Germans often say Ich bin glücklich.
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How to pronounce Glück
Say it
glük
/ɡlʏk/
glük. Short ü, soft ck. Neuter: das Glück.
"Happiness" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Glück | happiness / luck Noun with both senses. | Noun with both senses. |
| Glück haben | to be lucky Luck sense. | Luck sense. |
| zum Glück | luckily / fortunately Common phrase. | Common phrase. |
| glücklich | happy Related adjective. | Related adjective. |
How to use Glück in real life
- 1Toast at dinner
Auf das Glück und auf uns!
To happiness and to us!
Das Glück.
- 2Reflecting
Echtes Glück braucht keine Show.
Real happiness needs no show.
Glück subject sense.
- 3After good news
Dein Glück macht mich auch froh.
Your happiness makes me glad too.
Dein Glück.
Mistakes English speakers make with Glück
Incorrect: die Glück
Correct: das Glück
Glück is neuter.
Incorrect: Ich habe Glück. (when you mean I am happy)
Correct: Ich bin glücklich. / Das macht mich glücklich.
Glück haben usually means to be lucky.
Good to know
Glück wears two hats: happiness and luck. Zum Glück means fortunately. For emotional happiness, glücklich is often clearer than das Glück alone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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ChatPal
Man sieht dir das Glück an.
You can see the happiness on you.
You
Ja, das Glück fühlt sich ungewohnt an.
Yes, the happiness feels unfamiliar.
ChatPal
Genieß das Glück ruhig.
Enjoy the happiness freely.
You
Mach ich. Das Glück teile ich gern.
Will do. I like sharing the happiness.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Happiness" in German
Happiness or luck?
Das Glück can mean both; context decides.
I am happy?
Ich bin glücklich.
Luckily?
Zum Glück.
Gender?
Neuter: das Glück.
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