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i am happy vs i was happy

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I am happy" is used to express your current state of happiness in the present moment, while "I was happy" is used to talk about a past state of happiness.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 8461 views

i am happy

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express your current state of happiness in the present moment.

Use this phrase to talk about your current feelings of happiness. It indicates that you are currently experiencing happiness.

Examples:

I am happy with my new job.
Despite the challenges, I am happy with my life.
I am happy to see you again.
Even on a rainy day, I am happy.
I am happy with the progress we've made.

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I am happy to report that the plane has arrived.
I am happy to respond to Mr Korakas.
I am happy for you, Martha.
I am happy that you're home.
I am happy to fight for what I believe in.
I am happy to dispose off this earthly secret...
I see my boys in good health and I am happy.
I am happy to tell you that success is at hand.
In that case, I am happy...
I am happy to be her grandmother.
I am happy because of a certain picture she posted.
But now I am happy about every single day.
Ragnar Lothbrok. I am happy to salute your achievements.
I am happy there'll be one familiar face.
I am happy my last opponent was you.
I am happy to know that I was wrong.
I am happy to see you, Elizabeth.
I am happy to see you, father.
I am happy for you, Kitty.
I am happy because I am going to have company.

Alternatives:

I feel happy
I'm feeling happy
I feel good
I'm in a good mood
I'm content

i was happy

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a past state of happiness.

Use this phrase to describe a time in the past when you were happy. It indicates that the happiness was experienced at a specific point in the past.

Examples:

I was happy when I received the good news.
She was happy during her vacation.
They were happy at the party.
He was happy with the outcome.
We were happy to help.

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I guess in some strange way, i was happy that she was happy.
Funny, I was happy when I walked in here.
I was happy you guys got together.
I was happy to make the time.
I was happy to send Michael on this trip.
I was happy to receive your letter.
I was happy with Cy and Dana.
I was happy he hit me.
I was happy when I came here.
Being a parent myself, I was happy to help.
I was happy, too, jack...
I was happy I'd been the model for his painting.
I was happy that you came.
I was happy to give myself to him.
I liked him, so I was happy.
I was happy here... for a time.
I was happy to walk on solid ground.
I was happy to get a job at the insurance office.
I was happy for the briefest moment.
I was happy and tortured like in a love expectation.

Alternatives:

I used to be happy
I felt happy
I was in a good mood
I was content
I was pleased

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