Etymology
The word "happy" comes from the Old English word "hæppi," which means "fortunate," "lucky," or "successful." It is related to the Proto-Germanic word "*haifaz," which means "prosperous" or "well-suited."
Meaning
The word "happy" has a broad range of meanings, including:
Origin
The Old English word "hæppi" is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "haifaz." This word is thought to have been derived from an even older Proto-Indo-European root "keip-," which means "to grasp" or "to hold." This suggests that the concept of happiness originally referred to the feeling of being fortunate or well-suited to one's environment.
Over time, the meaning of "happy" evolved and expanded to include more subjective experiences of joy, contentment, and well-being.
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