This is the 450th most frequent Afrikaans word.
gelukkig
Happy or fortunate.
In this sentence, 'gelukkig' is used as an adjective meaning 'happy' to express contentment or satisfaction.
Ek is gelukkig met my nuwe werk.
I am happy with my new job.
Here, 'gelukkig' is used as an adverb meaning 'fortunately' to indicate a positive turn of events.
Gelukkig het ons vandag mooi weer.
Fortunately, we have good weather today.
In this example, 'gelukkig' again functions as an adverb meaning 'fortunately,' highlighting the positive outcome of the situation.