selig
Translation
blissful, blessed, happy, late, deceased
Examples
Sie führte ein seliges Leben.
She led a blissful life.
Er hatte ein seliges Lächeln im Gesicht.
He had a blissful smile on his face.
Meine selige Großmutter liebte diesen Ort.
My late grandmother loved this place.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) (blissful) modifies a noun Sie führte ein seliges Leben.
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) (late/deceased) modifies a noun Meine selige Großmutter liebte diesen Ort.
Similar Words
Synonyms: glücklich (happy), froh (joyful); Antonyms: unglücklich (unhappy)
Etymology
From Old High German 'sālig' (happy, fortunate). Related to English 'silly', which originally meant 'blessed'.
Memory Tips
Remember its two main meanings: a state of deep happiness ('blissful') and as a respectful term for someone who has passed away ('late').