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glad to see you are happy vs glad seeing you are happy

These phrases are both correct, but they are structured somewhat differently. The first phrase 'glad to see you are happy' is more commonly used and follows a standard pattern of 'glad to + verb'. The second phrase 'glad seeing you are happy' is less common and uses a gerund form of the verb 'seeing'.
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glad to see you are happy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express happiness about someone else's happiness. It follows the pattern 'glad to + verb'.

Examples:

  • I'm glad to see you are happy with your new job.
  • She was glad to see her children were happy playing together.
  • We are glad to see you are happy with the decision.
  • He is glad to see you are happy with the outcome.
  • They are glad to see you are happy with the results.
  • Sep 29, 2023 ... Glad to see you are happy! williamsaidno. You are getting thinner than I have seen ... more. wisetodd.. jimkcolo1. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.
  • Sep 12, 2024 ... Congratulations! We have missed seeing you & your family these last few years, but glad to see you are happy, well, and fulfilled.
  • Mar 1, 2024 ... ... comments. manbearmike. You're stunning. sbob6520. Glad to see you are happy going! March 1 · jennycoonce's profile picture · jennycoonce. •.
  • Aug 29, 2024 ... Great post my friend glad to see you are happy with giffgaff. bobrobinson. shafi75743. Awwww thats a great post there . All the best and well ...
  • Jan 20, 2015 ... «You»: Glad to see you are happy. Say, is there something going on with the Vampragon in the back? It seems a bit sluggish. Aria: I noticed ...
  • Jul 31, 2011 ... Glad to see you are happy. The largest bottle Grey Goose has is 1.75 L. It can be purchased at Costco in California for $48.00.:) Well I WAS ...
  • Sep 22, 2004 ... Glad to see you are happy with them. They are a great company. I have not orderd anything from them personally but hearing from other people ...
  • Glad to see you are happy with yours. Todd. Todd (Canton, TX) 1962 Magna Corporation Mark V Goldie (Serial #379277); 1983 Shopsmith Mark V Model 500 (Serial ...
  • Jul 24, 2021 ... Hello again:) Glad to see you are happy with your new Airpod pro's. Hope to see you here in the forum often. ~Katana-San~.
  • Oct 21, 2022 ... Glad to see you are happy w the car... regarding the brakes, I'll say I don't feel anything funny but perhaps I am used to touchy brakes ...

Alternatives:

  • happy to see you are happy
  • pleased to see you are happy
  • delighted to see you are happy
  • thrilled to see you are happy
  • excited to see you are happy

glad seeing you are happy

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase also expresses happiness about someone else's happiness, but it uses the gerund form 'seeing'. It is less commonly used compared to the first phrase.
  • Jan 16, 2019 ... I spent hours seeing those when most part was in exhibition in MNHN. Glad seeing you are happy with a fossil from your homeland :). I found ...
  • Jun 14, 2022 ... Glad seeing you are happy, you deserve the best. PS: Very Glam & Pro picture of bother & Sis!! . Like · Reply · 1 Reaction 2 Reactions.
  • glad to see you are happy or glad seeing you are happy? Can't wait to see you both or can't wait to see you two? Important Links. Check Grammar Take Grammar ...

Alternatives:

  • glad that you are happy
  • glad when you are happy
  • glad about you being happy
  • glad for your happiness
  • glad at the sight of your happiness

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