מאושר
m'ushar
The English word happy can be translated into Hebrew as מאושר (m'ushar) or שָׂמֵחַ.
Meaning: contented, joyous (adj)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| מאושר | m'ushar |
| שָׂמֵחַ | saméakh |
Both terms are used to describe a state of being contented or joyous, but they differ in intensity and commonality.
Which one should you use?
שָׂמֵחַ is the more common way to express being happy or glad in everyday situations. In contrast, מאושר implies a deeper, more intense state of bliss or being extremely contented.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective מאושר changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. It becomes מאושרת when describing a feminine singular noun and מאושרים when describing a masculine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
m'ushar
Did you know?
- To say 'Happy Birthday' or 'Happy New Year', Hebrew uses the word מזל טוב, which literally translates to 'good luck' rather than using the words for 'happy'.
- While מאושר means 'happy', it is derived from the root for 'luck' or 'fortune', מזל, implying that true bliss is a gift of fate.
- The root of שָׂמֵחַ can also relate to the concept of 'brightness' or 'shining', implying that a happy person has a certain radiance.
Examples in context
- אף אחד לא מאושר.Nobody's happy.This sentence uses the form מאושר to express a general state of happiness.Tatoeba #5416973 by fekundulo, translation #2044394 by CK
- הוא מאושר עד הגג.He's extremely happy.This sentence uses the form מאושר to describe an extreme level of happiness.Tatoeba #1789565 by MrShoval, translation #1789168 by Spamster
- תום בטח לא מאושר.Tom is definitely not happy.This sentence uses the form מאושר to express a lack of happiness.Tatoeba #5774706 by fekundulo, translation #2044679 by CK
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a recent promotion at work.
- עגור Adiשמעתי שקיבלת קידום, אתה מאושר?Shama'ti she-kibalta kidum, ata me'ushar?I heard you got a promotion, are you happy?
- דניאל Danielכן, אני מאוד מאושר מהשינוי.Ken, ani me'od me'ushar me-hashinuy.Yes, I am very happy with the change.
- עגור Adiזה באמת נשמע כמו בשורה נהדרת.Ze be-emet nishma kmo bshura nehederet.That really sounds like great news.
- דניאל Danielתודה רבה, עגור. אני ממש נרגש.Toda raba, Agur. Ani mamash nirgash.Thank you very much, Agur. I'm really excited.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happy” translations and entries מאושר, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
