bucurie

Bucurie is a Romanian noun meaning joy, delight, or happiness. It denotes a positive emotional state that results from favorable events, relationships, or personal achievements, and it can refer to both fleeting moments of happiness and a more enduring sense of contentment.

Bucurie is a feminine noun used in standard Romanian. It appears in everyday speech and in literature, often in expressions that describe emotional well-being. Related forms include bucuros, meaning joyful, and fericit, meaning happy.

Usage of the term includes common phrases such as a se bucura (to rejoice or be glad) and a aduce bucurie (to bring joy). Examples: “S-au bucurat de veștile primite” (They rejoiced at the news) and “Noul an a adus multă bucurie în comunitate” (The new year brought much joy to the community).

In cultural contexts, bucurie is frequently linked to family life, celebrations, and religious or national holidays, where expressions of joy are seen as signs of gratitude, social cohesion, and shared well-being. The concept is a staple in Romanian literature and everyday speech, reflecting the importance of positive emotion in social life.

See also: fericire, veselie, bucurie de moment.