der/die Glückliche
Translation
the happy one, the lucky one
Examples
Ich gratuliere dem Glücklichen zum Sieg.
I congratulate the lucky one on the victory.
Die Namen der Glücklichen wurden verlesen.
The names of the lucky ones were read out.
Grammar Patterns
(as a noun) the happy/lucky one We saw the lucky ones at the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the fortunate one, the successful one; Antonyms: the unhappy one, the unlucky one (der Unglückliche)
Etymology
A nominalized form of the adjective 'glücklich' (happy/lucky), derived from the noun 'Glück' (luck, happiness).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who possesses 'Glück' (luck). 'Glücklichen' is a declined form, frequently used in dative or plural contexts.