glad

froh, erfreut

Glücklich darüber, dass etwas Gutes passiert ist oder eine Situation angenehm ist.

In einfachem Englisch: Happy because something good has happened or because you like a situation.

• I'm glad you're here.
• She was glad to hear the news.
• Are you glad that you moved here?

So benutzt man es: glad that… (I'm glad that you arrived safely.); glad to do something (She was glad to see her old friend.); glad about something (He's glad about the result.)

Synonyme: happy, pleased, delighted

Gegenteile: sorry, unhappy

Häufige Wendungen: glad to hear, glad about something, glad you're here

gern bereit

Bereit sein, etwas für jemanden zu tun, und sich darüber freuen.

In einfachem Englisch: Willing and happy to do something for someone.

• I'd be glad to help.
• She was glad to answer our questions.
• We'll be glad to show you around.

So benutzt man es: be glad to do something (I'd be glad to carry your bag.)

Synonyme: willing, happy

Gegenteile: unwilling, reluctant

Häufige Wendungen: glad to help, glad to assist