Hebrew · Emotions & Feelings
שמח
sameach
Happy
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling pleasure and joy; appears in chag sameach, happy holiday.
Example
אני שמח מאוד בשבילך.
I am very happy for you.
Etymology
'שמח' (sameach) stems from the root 'ש-מ-ח', meaning 'to be happy'. This term has deep roots in Hebrew literature and religious texts, denoting joy.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both informal and formal contexts, 'שמח' appears in poetry, songs, and everyday conversation to express feelings of happiness.