This is the 852nd most frequent Hebrew word.
שמחה
Joy or happiness.
In this sentence, "שמחה" (joy) is used as a noun representing the emotion of happiness.
אני חש שמחה כשאני נפגש עם חברים.
I feel joy when I meet with friends.
Here, "שמחה" (joy) is employed as a noun to denote a positive emotional state brought about by an event.
האירוע גרם לשמחה רבה בקרב כולם.
The event caused great joy among everyone.
In this example, "שמחה" (happy) serves as a verb indicating someone experiencing happiness.