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Illustration of a hygge situation, with Meik Wiking's The Little Book of Hygge "Hygge" sign in a restaurant in Nørrebro. Hygge (/ ˈ h (j) uː ɡ ə /, H(Y)OO-gə; Danish:; Norwegian: [ˈhŷɡːə]) is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a cozy, contented mood evoked by comfort and conviviality.
Put simply, fika is the Swedish art of taking a coffee break. But, as with all of these terms, it’s much more than that. But, as with all of these terms, it’s much more than that.
Gemütlichkeit (German pronunciation: [ɡəˈmyːtlɪçkaɪt] ⓘ) is a German-language word used to convey the idea of a state or feeling of warmth, friendliness, [1] and good cheer. Other qualities encompassed by the term include cosiness, peace of mind , and a sense of belonging and well-being springing from social acceptance.
The Portuguese word aconchego, most often translated as snuggle, cuddle, or comfort, can have a similar meaning to Gezelligheid as it may refer to furniture, ambiances, types of food, social situations and the weather and it evokes ideas of coziness, rustic comfort, warmth, closeness, intimacy, togetherness and hospitality.
Pages in category "Swedish words and phrases" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Blåhaj;
The Life Impossible: A Novel. Retired math teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by an old friend. She books a one-way ticket to Ibiza, but when she lands, the ...
aquavit, "a clear Scandinavian liquor flavored with caraway seeds" [6]; brisling, "sprat" [7]; fjord, "a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes" [8]; flense, "to strip of blubber or skin" [9]
allvarlig - serious; andra - others; anledning - reason; ansikte - face; år - year; arbete - work; barn - child/kid; berättelse - story; bil - car; bok - book