Italian words for kids · Feelings
How to say “happy” in Italian
Happy is the feeling word kids reach for first, and it shows up in some of the most joyful, clap-along songs.
Happy in Italian
felice
Sounds like ≈ feh-LEE-cheh
Good to know: Felice is the same for boys and girls. Contento / contenta ("glad") is used a lot too.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Italian songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Felice con te!
Happy with you!
from Sono Felice (I Am Happy)
Se sei felice, batti le mani!
If you're happy, clap your hands!
from Se Sei Felice (If You're Happy)
Felice, torta, regalo—ancora!
Happy, cake, gift—again!
from Buon Compleanno (Happy Birthday)
4 songs that teach it
“Happy” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Italian with its English meaning.
Sono Felice
I Am Happy · Feelings · Premium
- felice · happy
- sorriso · smile
- ridere · to laugh
- contento · glad
Se Sei Felice
If You're Happy · Feelings · Premium
- felice · happy
- battere le mani · to clap
- mani · hands
- piede · foot
Buon Compleanno
Happy Birthday · Celebrations · Premium
- compleanno · birthday
- felice · happy
- torta · cake
- regalo · gift
Il Gioco dei Contrari
The Opposites Game · Opposites · Premium
- felice · happy
- triste · sad
- forte · loud
- piano · soft
Also sung in: Ciao, Come Stai?, Il Gatto e il Cane, Ti Voglio Bene, Come Ti Senti?, Oggi È Lunedì, Un Anno Nuovo, Le Vocali, Di Dieci in Dieci and 1 more.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Clap your hands when you feel happy, like in the song, and say felice.
- 2At bedtime, ask what made your child felice today.
- 3Draw a happy face and stick it on the fridge with the word.
Related Italian words
“Happy” in other languages
Sing it in Italian, free
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Italianhas 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 Italian songs with your family.