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"Happiness" in Italian: felicità
la felicità
Happiness in Italian is la felicità (lah feh-lee-chee-TAH). Keep the accent on à. Related adjective is felice for happy.
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How to pronounce felicità
Say it
feh-lee-chee-TAH
/felitʃiˈta/
Felicità stresses TAH at the end: feh-lee-chee-TAH. Do not stress feh.
"Happiness" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la felicità | happiness The noun. | The noun. |
| momenti di felicità | moments of happiness Everyday reflection. | Everyday reflection. |
| alla ricerca della felicità | in search of happiness Set phrase. | Set phrase. |
| felicità semplice | simple happiness Modest joy. | Modest joy. |
How to use felicità in real life
- 1Toast
Auguro felicità a tutti voi.
I wish happiness to all of you.
Felicità without article.
- 2Reflection
La felicità non è solo i soldi.
Happiness is not only money.
La felicità subject.
- 3Photo caption
In questa foto vedo pura felicità.
In this photo I see pure happiness.
Pura felicità.
Mistakes English speakers make with felicità
Incorrect: La felicita (no accent).
Correct: La felicità.
The accent on à is required in writing.
Incorrect: Il felicità.
Correct: La felicità.
Felicità is feminine.
Good to know
Felicità is a warm, slightly elevated noun—songs and toasts love it. For everyday moods Italians more often say sono felice or sto bene.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After good news
ChatPal
Si vede la felicità sul tuo viso.
You can see the happiness on your face.
You
Sì. Questa felicità mi ha sorpreso.
Yes. This happiness surprised me.
ChatPal
Condividi la felicità con gli amici stasera.
Share the happiness with friends tonight.
You
Lo farò. La felicità cresce se la racconti.
I will. Happiness grows if you tell it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Happiness" in Italian
Noun vs adjective?
Felicità is the noun; felice is happy.
Why the accent?
It shows final stress: felici-TÀ.
How do I say I want happiness?
Voglio la felicità or cerco la felicità.
Plural?
Rare; people usually keep singular felicità.
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