happy
gb/hˈæpi/ us/hˈæpi/
A1
Anglais
~ 800
boldog, elégedett, örül, szívesen, örömteli, kellemes
A1
1
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is happy [about/with something]
She was happy to hear the good news.
Örült, amikor meghallotta a jó hírt.
I’m so happy with my new job.
Nagyon elégedett vagyok az új állásommal.
They were happy about their team’s victory.
He looks happy in the photo.
We’re happy to help if you need it.
Exemples pédagogiques
I am happy today.
Ma boldog vagyok.
She is happy with her cat.
Boldog a macskájával.
They are happy about the game.
He feels happy at school.
We are happy to be here.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'happy' with 'fun'. 'Happy' describes a feeling, while 'fun' describes something that gives enjoyment.
Sens
feeling pleased or content
Collocations
very happy
|happy to help
|happy with the results
|happy ending
|make someone happy
Synonymes
pleased (Suggests satisfaction, often about a specific situation.)
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content (Implies a calm and lasting satisfaction rather than excitement.)
Antonymes
unhappy (General opposite, meaning sad or dissatisfied.)
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miserable (Stronger opposite, meaning very unhappy or uncomfortable.)
Thèmes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Feeling good and pleased with something.
Feeling or showing pleasure, satisfaction, or contentment.
A2
2
szívesen
A1
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is happy to [verb]
I’m happy to explain it again.
Szívesen elmagyarázom újra.
She said she’d be happy to join us for dinner.
Azt mondta, szívesen csatlakozna hozzánk vacsorára.
We’re happy to support your project.
Exemples pédagogiques
I am happy to help you.
Szívesen segítek neked.
He is happy to come with us.
Szívesen eljön velünk.
They are happy to answer questions.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'happy to' (meaning willing) with 'happy about' (meaning pleased).
Sens
willing or ready to act
Collocations
happy to help
|happy to answer questions
|happy to assist
Synonymes
willing (Neutral term for being prepared to do something.)
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glad (Adds a sense of pleasure in doing it.)
Antonymes
unwilling (Not ready or not wanting to do something.)
Thèmes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Définition
Glad and ready to do something.
Ready and willing to do something without reluctance.
B1
3
Schéma d’usage :
a happy [event/occasion/memory]
It was a happy occasion for the whole family.
Örömteli alkalom volt az egész család számára.
We all love a story with a happy ending.
Mindannyian szeretjük az olyan történeteket, amelyeknek boldog a vége.
That was one of the happiest days of my life.
Exemples pédagogiques
It was a happy day for me.
Boldog nap volt számomra.
We had a happy time at the park.
Kellemes időt töltöttünk a parkban.
This is a happy story.
Sens
causing pleasure or satisfaction
Collocations
happy occasion
|happy ending
|happy memories
Synonymes
joyful (More intense and exuberant in emotional effect.)
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pleasant (More moderate and often calmer in emotional effect.)
Antonymes
sad (Causing unhappiness or sorrow.)
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unpleasant (Causing discomfort or dislike.)
Thèmes
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Making people feel good and pleased.
Giving rise to feelings of pleasure, satisfaction, or contentment.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
happy
API
GB/hˈæpi/
US/hˈæpi/
Syllabes et accentuation
happy (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (happy)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: happy
- Comparative: happier
- Superlative: happiest
Famille de mots
Forms
happier
adjective
happiest
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
glad to hear it / happy to hear it
1/ɡlˈæd tə hˈɪɹ ˈɪt hˈæpi tə hˈɪɹ ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
response showing pleasure at news received
Something you say when you are pleased about what someone told you.
Exemples
- 'I passed the exam.' 'I’m happy to hear it!'
- 'We got the job!' 'Glad to hear it!'
happy ending
1/hˈæpi ˈɛndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
positive conclusion of a story or event
When a story or event finishes in a good way for the people in it.
Exemples
- The movie had a happy ending where everyone found love.
- We all like fairy tales with happy endings.
make someone happy
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn hˈæpi/
fixed phrase
cause someone to feel pleased or contented
To do something that makes another person feel good and pleased.
Exemples
- It makes me happy when you visit.
- Buying flowers can make someone happy.
trigger-happy
1/tɹˈɪɡɚ hˈæpi/
idiom
informal
too eager to act aggressively or use weapons
Quick to use force or act without thinking much, especially with guns.
Exemples
- The guard seemed a bit trigger-happy during the protest.
- Some critics say the police are too trigger-happy.
happy birthday
1/hˈæpi bˈɚθdˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
birthday greeting phrase
Words you say to someone on their birthday to wish them well.
Exemples
- Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day.
- Happy birthday! I hope you have a great day.
- We sang 'Happy Birthday' to her at the party.
- She smiled when everyone said 'Happy Birthday' to her.