Amharic · Emotions & Feelings
ደስተኛ
destegna
Happy
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling pleasure and joy.
Example
ዛሬ በጣም ደስተኛ ነኝ።
I am very happy today.
Etymology
'ደስተኛ' (destegna) comes from roots denoting joy and contentment, integral to personal and social expressions of happiness.
How & Where It’s Used
'ደስተኛ' is used in both spoken and written forms and is prevalent in informal conversations, conveying feelings of happiness among friends and family.