happy
gb/hˈæpi/ us/hˈæpi/
A1
Inglese
~ 800
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
A1
state
1
feeling pleased or content
Feeling good and pleased with something.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is happy [about/with something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'happy' with 'fun'. 'Happy' describes a feeling, while 'fun' describes something that gives enjoyment.
Sinonimi
pleased (Suggests satisfaction, often about a specific situation.)
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content (Implies a calm and lasting satisfaction rather than excitement.)
Contrari
unhappy (General opposite, meaning sad or dissatisfied.)
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miserable (Stronger opposite, meaning very unhappy or uncomfortable.)
Collocazioni
very happy
|happy to help
|happy with the results
|happy ending
|make someone happy
Temi
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- She was happy to hear the good news.
- I’m so happy with my new job.
- They were happy about their team’s victory.
- He looks happy in the photo.
- We’re happy to help if you need it.
Esempi per chi studia
- I am happy today.
- She is happy with her cat.
- They are happy about the game.
- He feels happy at school.
- We are happy to be here.
adjective
A2
state
2
willing or ready to act
Glad and ready to do something.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is happy to [verb]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'happy to' (meaning willing) with 'happy about' (meaning pleased).
Sinonimi
willing (Neutral term for being prepared to do something.)
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glad (Adds a sense of pleasure in doing it.)
Contrari
unwilling (Not ready or not wanting to do something.)
Collocazioni
happy to help
|happy to answer questions
|happy to assist
Temi
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Esempi
- I’m happy to explain it again.
- She said she’d be happy to join us for dinner.
- We’re happy to support your project.
Esempi per chi studia
- I am happy to help you.
- He is happy to come with us.
- They are happy to answer questions.
adjective
B1
property
3
causing pleasure or satisfaction
Making people feel good and pleased.
Schema d'uso:
a happy [event/occasion/memory]
Sinonimi
joyful (More intense and exuberant in emotional effect.)
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pleasant (More moderate and often calmer in emotional effect.)
Contrari
sad (Causing unhappiness or sorrow.)
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unpleasant (Causing discomfort or dislike.)
Collocazioni
happy occasion
|happy ending
|happy memories
Temi
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- It was a happy occasion for the whole family.
- We all love a story with a happy ending.
- That was one of the happiest days of my life.
Esempi per chi studia
- It was a happy day for me.
- We had a happy time at the park.
- This is a happy story.
Grammatica
Forma base
happy
IPA
GB/hˈæpi/
US/hˈæpi/
Sillabe e accento
happy (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (happy)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: happy
- Comparative: happier
- Superlative: happiest
Famiglia di parole
Forms
happier
adjective
happiest
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- '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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.