Hyggelig
English meaning: Cozy / Nice
Definition
Warm, pleasant, and cozy — the adjective form of hygge.
Example
“Vi havde en hyggelig aften sammen.”
In English: “We had a cozy evening together.”
Another example: “Vi havde en rigtig hyggelig aften med venner og varm kakao.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A culturally central, warm informal adjective describing something cosy, pleasant and convivial — the adjective of 'hygge'. It applies to atmospheres, places, evenings and people (a 'hyggelig' person is nice and easy-going), and is heard constantly in everyday Danish; it has no exact English equivalent.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Hyggelig' comes from the word 'hygge', which signifies a sense of coziness and comfort, with its roots tracing back to Old Norse. The term emphasizes warmth and a sense of well-being.
Common Collocations
- en hyggelig aften
- rigtig hyggeligt
- hyggelig stemning
- et hyggeligt sted
- hyggelig at være sammen med
Word Forms
hyggelig (common); hyggeligt (neuter); hyggelige (plural/definite); comp. hyggeligere, superl. hyggeligst
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