happy
gb/hˈæpi/ us/hˈæpi/
A1
Engels
~ 800
boldog, elégedett, örül, szívesen, örömteli, kellemes
A1
1
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'happy' with 'fun'. 'Happy' describes a feeling, while 'fun' describes something that gives enjoyment.
Betekenis
feeling pleased or content
Woordcombinaties
very happy
|happy to help
|happy with the results
|happy ending
|make someone happy
Synoniemen
pleased (Suggests satisfaction, often about a specific situation.)
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content (Implies a calm and lasting satisfaction rather than excitement.)
Antoniemen
unhappy (General opposite, meaning sad or dissatisfied.)
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miserable (Stronger opposite, meaning very unhappy or uncomfortable.)
Thema's
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Feeling good and pleased with something.
Feeling or showing pleasure, satisfaction, or contentment.
A2
2
szívesen
A1
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'happy to' (meaning willing) with 'happy about' (meaning pleased).
Betekenis
willing or ready to act
Woordcombinaties
happy to help
|happy to answer questions
|happy to assist
Synoniemen
willing (Neutral term for being prepared to do something.)
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glad (Adds a sense of pleasure in doing it.)
Antoniemen
unwilling (Not ready or not wanting to do something.)
Thema's
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definitie
Glad and ready to do something.
Ready and willing to do something without reluctance.
B1
3
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Betekenis
causing pleasure or satisfaction
Woordcombinaties
happy occasion
|happy ending
|happy memories
Synoniemen
joyful (More intense and exuberant in emotional effect.)
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pleasant (More moderate and often calmer in emotional effect.)
Antoniemen
sad (Causing unhappiness or sorrow.)
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unpleasant (Causing discomfort or dislike.)
Thema's
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Making people feel good and pleased.
Giving rise to feelings of pleasure, satisfaction, or contentment.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
happy
IPA
GB/hˈæpi/
US/hˈæpi/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
happy (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (happy)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: happy
- Comparative: happier
- Superlative: happiest
Woordfamilie
Forms
happier
adjective
happiest
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- '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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.