שִׂמְחָה
simcha
Everyday HebrewFormsשְׂמָחוֹת
Meaning1. A feeling of being very happy.
2. A happy party or event, like a wedding or a birthday.
HistoryThis word is from the Bible. It comes from a root that means "to be bright" or "to shine". The idea is that a person's face shines when they are happy.
Example
There was great happiness at the wedding.
