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What are the best phrases for expressing happiness in Russian

The Russian Emotion Spectrum: Expressing Yourself Clearly: What are the best phrases for expressing happiness in Russian
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Here are some of the best phrases for expressing happiness in Russian:

  • Я счастлив (ya schastliv) / Я счастлива (ya schastliva) — “I am happy” (male/female forms).
  • Я очень рад (ya ochen rad) / Я очень рада (ya ochen rada) — “I am very glad” (male/female forms).
  • Я в восторге (ya v vostorge) — “I am delighted.”
  • Я на седьмом небе от счастья (ya na sed’mom nebe ot schast’ya) — “I am on cloud nine.”
  • Он/она доволен как слон (on/ona dovol’en kak slon) — “He/she is as happy as an elephant” (meaning very happy).
  • Он/она светится от счастья (on/ona svetitsya ot schast’ya) — “He/she is glowing with happiness.”
  • Прыгать от счастья (prygat’ ot schast’ya) — “To jump for joy.”
  • Ура! (ura) — “Hurrah!” used for joy and excitement.
  • Фух / Слава богу (fukh / slava bogu) — expressions of relief and gladness (“Phew! / Thank God!”).
  • Ути! / Ми-ми-ми! (uti / mi-mi-mi) — expressions for cuteness and delight.

Additionally, idiomatic expressions like “Он/она порхает от счастья” (He/she is fluttering with happiness) and “Я доволен результатами” (I am satisfied with the results) are commonly used.

These phrases cover a variety of ways to express happiness, from simple statements to idiomatic expressions and exclamations commonly heard in Russian daily life.

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