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While hygge has exactly the same meaning in Norwegian as in Danish and is a widely used word in both Norway and Denmark (including in its derived forms, such as hyggelig), the emphasis specifically on "hygge" as an important part of cultural identity is mostly Danish; in Norway "hygge" is just a word, similar in status to "cosy."
The Danish word hygge (adjective form hyggelig) is very close in meaning. Etymologically, it is related to the Dutch word heugen, meaning 'to remember', and verheugen, meaning 'to look forward to'. The same word also exists in Norwegian, but it simply means pleasant.
The Dutch equivalent gezelligheid, derived from the adjective gezellig, has broader social connotations than the German Gemütlichkeit and can be more accurately compared to the Danish term hygge. In Bulgarian and Russian , уют ( [oˈjut] and [ʊˈjut] , respectively) means cosiness, comfort, contentment, ease, and carries almost identical ...
Hygge, fika, losji: 6 Scandinavian trends to keep you feeling cozy and connected during cold weather
Hygge, meaning "snug"; is a concept that evokes a "cosiness" that cannot be easily described due to being more of a mood, particularly when relaxing with good friends or loved ones. Christmas time is a true moment of hygge , as is grilling a pølse (Danish sausage) and drinking a beer on a long summer evening.
The term Hygge, which is a Danish cultural concept that indicates a certain mood and style of interaction, has so far redirected to "Gemütlichkeit". While Hygge is absolutely comparable to Gemütlichkeit, and terms in other languages such as Dutch Gezellighed, Norwegian Kos or and English Coziness and Homeyness, Hygge should have its own entry ...
Sharmi Albrechtsen is a Canadian-born American–Indian journalist and author known for her blog Happy Danes on the official site, Blogging Denmark. [1] [2] She has written a book, A Piece of Danish Happiness, which explores why the Danish people are considered the happiest in the world, according to some sources, including the 2012 Gallup Poll taken by the United Nations.
husband, “hus” is house in Danish, “bonde” is a type of farmer in Danish. Source: Kasper; egg, "æg" English words of Norwegian origin.