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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."
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 Norwegian word koseleg meaning a 'sense of coziness' and 'human warmth in an agreeable environment' is used as a better alternative for the Danish hygge. The German term Gemütlichkeit (of which gemoedelijkheid is its Dutch cognate), invoking coziness and comfort and which has also been adopted by the English language, covers some of the ...
Not all ghost towns are from the Old West, and the reasons vary why a popular tourist destination might become abandoned. Here are 16 from Detroit to Taiwan.
English has no direct translation for gemütlich or Gemütlichkeit. Cosy captures an element of it but crucially lacks those of friendliness and belonging. [citation needed] Another possible translation could be comfort. [citation needed] The Swedish-language equivalent is gemytlig, deriving directly from the German word and sharing its meaning ...
Taken from Latin and French, in English the word “manifest” originally meant “easily noticed or obvious” before it started to be used as a verb meaning “to show something clearly.”
The Mean Streets andGangs of New York filmmaker became fascinated by statues of saints that were positioned around this house of prayer.. The saints — deceased figures who lived holy lives and ...
Hygge is related to the Norwegian word hug. The anglosaxon word hycgan is related to hygge but have travelled to English as how or howe which means "To be anxious, think, consider, purpose, intend" or "Care, anxiety, trouble, sorrow.", or rather meant since this meaning of how is obsolete except in dialects.