я был очень рад

I was very glad

→ я

phrase Rare #28,651

I was very glad Common way to say you felt happy or pleased about something. In English, it can also sound like 'I was very happy' or 'I was very pleased' depending on context.

RU: Я был очень рад увидеть тебя.

EN: I was very glad to see you.

Вы благородный человек, шевалье, я был очень рад познакомиться с вами.

You are a noble man, chevalier. I was very pleased to meet you.

— Леопард (1963)

Я был очень рад получить от неё подарок.

I was very happy to receive a gift from her.

И я был очень рад.

And I was very happy.

Я был очень рад за Тома.

I was very happy for Tom.