Happiness is part of every language and culture—and in Italian, there are so many colorful and creative ways to express it! Today we’re diving into some of the most common Italian idioms about happiness that you can start using right away to sound more fluent and natural.
“Ask me if I’m happy!”
There’s more than one way to say “I’m happy” in Italian. In fact, the language is full of fun expressions to describe joy and excitement! Watch this short dialogue between Cristina and Francesco to learn two idioms Italians use to express happiness:
“Essere felici come una Pasqua” (as happy as Easter) and “essere al settimo cielo” (to be on cloud nine) are just two examples of how expressive Italian can be!
Idiomatic expressions are essential for understanding and speaking a language like a native. They reflect the culture, traditions, and emotions of everyday Italian life. By learning them, you’ll improve your fluency and connect more easily with Italians.
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Can you complete these happiness idioms?
Let’s see how many idioms you already know! Complete the sentences in the interactive activity below and discover more Italian expressions about happiness:
Italian Idioms for Happiness: once you’re done, check your answers! If anything’s unclear, our illustrated explanations will help you understand how and when to use each idiom correctly.
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