hygge in German
hygge in German is Gemütlichkeit, Wohligkeit — hygge means a feeling of warm, cozy contentment, especially one created by simple pleasures such as candlelight, soft blankets, good food and the company of people you like.
hygge in German
Gemütlichkeit
(chiefly, UK) Cosiness, comfort, contentment, conviviality. [from 21st c.]
Wohligkeit
(chiefly, UK) Cosiness, comfort, contentment, conviviality. [from 21st c.]
What does "hygge" mean?
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noun A feeling of warm, cozy contentment, especially one created by simple pleasures such as candlelight, soft blankets, good food and the company of people you like.
"There is nothing more hygge than a wet afternoon, a fire and a pot of tea."
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adjective Having the cozy, comforting quality of hygge.
"The little bookshop café is unbelievably hygge."
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hygge in a sentence
- There is nothing more hygge than a wet afternoon, a fire and a pot of tea.
- The Danes credit hygge with getting them through the long winter.
- The little bookshop café is unbelievably hygge.
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What is "hygge" in German?
"hygge" in German is Gemütlichkeit, Wohligkeit. hygge means: A feeling of warm, cozy contentment, especially one created by simple pleasures such as candlelight, soft blankets, good food and the company of people you like.
How do you use "hygge" in a sentence?
Example: "There is nothing more hygge than a wet afternoon, a fire and a pot of tea." In German, "hygge" is Gemütlichkeit, Wohligkeit.
Are there other ways to say "hygge" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "hygge": Gemütlichkeit, Wohligkeit.
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