der Glückspilz
lucky person
A person who is especially lucky or who unexpectedly benefits from something.
EXAMPLE
Du bist wirklich ein Glückspilz, dass du noch eine Karte bekommen hast.
You’re really lucky to have still managed to get a ticket.
der Glückspilz
lucky person
der Glückspilz, die Glückspilze
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Glückspilz, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Glückspilze |
| genitive | des Glückspilzes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Glückspilz | die Glückspilze |
| accusative | den Glückspilz | die Glückspilze |
| dative | dem Glückspilz | den Glückspilzen |
| genitive | des Glückspilzes | der Glückspilze |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Glückspilz' is made up of 'Glück' (luck), a connecting 's', and 'Pilz' (mushroom). The compound is meant figuratively: The component 'Glück' (luck) can help you remember the meaning.
EXAMPLE
Dieser Glückspilz hat schon zum zweiten Mal eine Reise gewonnen.
This lucky person has already won a trip for the second time.
Direct address
In direct address, 'du Glückspilz' (you lucky person) is a typical expression used without an article. It often stands on its own as an exclamation or is separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.
EXAMPLE
Du Glückspilz, morgen hast du schon frei!
You lucky person, you already have tomorrow off!
Familiar tone
'Glückspilz' is colloquial and is especially suitable for personal conversations. It usually sounds friendly, but it can also express mild envy.
EXAMPLE
Du bist vielleicht ein Glückspilz – ich hätte auch gern ein Zimmer mit Meerblick!
You really are lucky—I’d also love a room with a sea view!
In real life
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