سَعَادَة
saʕādafeminine
The English word 'happiness' is translated into Arabic as سَعَادَة (saʕāda). Wiktionary also lists فَرَح (faraḥ).
Meaning: emotion of being happy (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| سَعَادَة | saʕāda | feminine |
| فَرَح | faraḥ |
سَعَادَة refers to a profound, long-term state of happiness or well-being. In contrast, فَرَح refers to immediate joy or delight.
Which one should you use?
سَعَادَة (saʕāda) refers to a more profound, long-term state of happiness or well-being, whereas فَرَح (faraḥ) refers to immediate joy or delight.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'his happiness', you add the possessive suffix 'hu' to the end of the word سَعَادَة to get سَعَادَتُه.
How do you pronounce it?
saʕāda
Did you know?
- The word سَعَادَة is used as a formal honorific title for diplomats and ambassadors, meaning 'Excellency'. In this context, it refers to a state of prestige and high rank rather than an emotion.
- The word فَرَح (faraḥ) is used colloquially in many regions to refer to the entire wedding celebration or party itself, not just the feeling of joy.
- The word سَعَادَة shares a root with the word for 'luck' or 'fortune', implying that true happiness is often seen as a blessing bestowed by fate or God.
Examples in context
- أشعر بسعادةٍ وسُرورٍ لحضور هذا الاجتماع الهامI feel happiness and joy to attend this important meeting
- يسعدني أن أُشارككم الفَرَحة المُبهجة في هذا النجاح الكبيرI am delighted to share the joyous celebration of this great success with you
- أشعر بسَعَادة كُبْرَى لجمعتنا هذهI feel great happiness for our gathering
- هذه سَعَادَة حَقِيقِيَّة.hadhihi sa'adatun haqiqiyya.This is true happiness.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happiness” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
