German words for kids · Feelings
How to say “happy” in German
Happy is the feeling word kids reach for first, and it shows up in some of the most joyful, clap-along songs.
Happy in German
glücklich
Sounds like ≈ GLÜK-likh
Good to know: Glücklich comes from Glück, which means both luck and happiness. The songs also use fröhlich (cheerful) and froh (glad).
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our German songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Bist du fröhlich?
Are you happy?
from Ich bin glücklich (I Am Happy)
Ich bin fröhlich!
I am happy!
from Wenn du fröhlich bist (If You're Happy)
Wir sind heute fröhlich.
We are happy today.
from Alles Gute zum Geburtstag (Happy Birthday)
4 songs that teach it
“Happy” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in German with its English meaning.
Ich bin glücklich
I Am Happy · Feelings · Premium
- glücklich · happy
- Lächeln · smile
- lachen · to laugh
- froh · glad
Wenn du fröhlich bist
If You're Happy · Feelings · Premium
- fröhlich · happy
- klatschen · to clap
- Hände · hands
- Fuß · foot
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag
Happy Birthday · Celebrations · Premium
- Geburtstag · birthday
- fröhlich · happy
- Kuchen · cake
- Geschenk · gift
Das Gegenteil-Spiel
The Opposites Game · Opposites · Premium
- fröhlich · happy
- traurig · sad
- laut · loud
- leise · quiet
Also sung in: Ich bewege meinen Körper, Manchmal traurig, Wie fühlst du dich?, Heute ist Montag, Tanz mit mir, Der Baum, Hallo, Natur, Ein Tag am Strand and 1 more.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Clap your hands when you feel happy, like in the song, and say glücklich.
- 2At bedtime, ask what made your child glücklich today.
- 3Draw a happy face and stick it on the fridge with the word.
Related German words
“Happy” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Germanhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using German songs with your family.