Category: Emotions & FeelingsPart of speech: adjectiveDifficulty: Common
Lykkelig
/Lykkelig/Roman
English meaning: Happy / Fortunate
Definition
Feeling deep happiness; Danes are often called the happiest people.
Example
“De levede lykkeligt sammen.”
In English: “They lived happily together.”
Another example: “De levede lykkeligt sammen i mange år.”
Usage — When, Where & How
An adjective meaning deeply happy/blissful; stronger and more emotional than 'glad', used about profound or lasting happiness. Slightly elevated register, often noted given Denmark's reputation as one of the happiest countries.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The word 'lykkelig' comes from the Old Norse 'lukkligr', meaning 'lucky' or 'happy'. It has Proto-Germanic roots from *lukhi- and emphasizes a sense of fortunate joy.
Common Collocations
- en lykkelig familie
- være lykkelig
- et lykkeligt liv
- lykkelig forelsket
- leve lykkeligt
Word Forms
lykkelig / lykkeligt / lykkelige; komp. lykkeligere; superl. lykkeligst
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