fericit
/fe.riˈt͡ʃit/
The English word "happy" is translated into Romanian as fericit.
fericit is used to describe a general state of being contented or joyous.
Meaning: contented, joyous (adj)
Which one should you use?
While fericit describes a general state of being happy or contented, the related word bucuros is often used to describe a specific feeling of joy or being glad about something.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the person being described. Use fericită for a female. The masculine plural form of the adjective is fericiți. The feminine plural form of the adjective is fericite.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /fe.riˈtʃit/.
Did you know?
- The word fericit is not just an adjective, but actually a past participle. It literally functions as the word for someone who 'has been made happy'.
- When wishing a couple a happy marriage, Romanians use the phrase casă fericită, which translates literally to 'happy house'.
- The expression fericit de plâns literally means 'happy to cry', describing a state of overwhelming joy that leads to tears.
Examples in context
- De ce ești fericit?Why are you happy?This sentence is useful for asking why someone is feeling fericit.Tatoeba #8961837 by elenacristina260, translation #8956257 by CK
- El o făcea fericită.He made her happy.This sentence shows how to use the word to describe a result of an action.Tatoeba #8616450 by CataG, translation #302891 by CK
- Nu era deloc fericit.He was not a happy camper.This sentence shows how to use the word in a negative context.Tatoeba #13621500 by Ioana_Dobre, translation #867579 by U2FS
- Să aveți un Crăciun fericit!Have a Merry Christmas!
- Felicitări pentru reușită! Sunt fericit pentru tine!Congratulations on your achievement! I am happy for you!
- Vă doresc un an nou fericit și plin de sănătate!I wish you a happy and healthy New Year!
- Sunt bucuros să te revăd!I'm glad to see you again!
- Mă bucur să aud că ți-a fost o zi minunată!I'm happy to hear you had a wonderful day!
- Vă dorim multă fericire în continuare!We wish you much happiness ahead!
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Example conversation
Stefan and Elena are sitting in a cafe after a nice walk.
- StefanSunt fericit să te văd astăzi.I am happy to see you today.
- ElenaȘi eu sunt fericită să fiu aici.And I am happy to be here.
- StefanE o zi foarte frumoasă.It is a very beautiful day.
- ElenaDa, Stefan, e o zi perfectă.Yes, Stefan, it is a perfect day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happy” translations and entries fericit, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fericit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
