This is the 910th most frequent Afrikaans word.
gelukkige
The Afrikaans word "gelukkige" means "happy" or "fortunate" in English.
Here, 'gelukkige' describes the positive emotional state of the child seen.
Ek het 'n gelukkige kind gesien.
I saw a happy child.
In this instance, 'gelukkige' characterizes the day as being fortunate or bringing good outcomes.
Dit was 'n gelukkige dag vir ons almal.
It was a fortunate day for all of us.
Here, 'gelukkige' conveys that the coincidence of the meeting was pleasant or favorable.