No. 910 in Afrikaans
gelukkige
The Afrikaans word "gelukkige" means "happy" or "fortunate" in English.
In a sentence
Ek het 'n gelukkige kind gesien.
I saw a happy child.
Here, 'gelukkige' describes the positive emotional state of the child seen.
Dit was 'n gelukkige dag vir ons almal.
It was a fortunate day for all of us.
In this instance, 'gelukkige' characterizes the day as being fortunate or bringing good outcomes.
Ons ontmoeting was 'n gelukkige toeval.
Our meeting was a happy coincidence.
Here, 'gelukkige' conveys that the coincidence of the meeting was pleasant or favorable.
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