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9 Jan 2020
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What does gezellig mean?
What does gezellig mean?
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Almost like Cozy. Just having fun with people.
- Dutch
Gezellig (adverb, adjective)
Gezelligheid (noun)
is a typical Dutch word describing a pleasant sojourn, in a pleasant place, in a pleasant atmosphere and in pleasant company. One of these factors may be lacking or be less prominent.
The ambiance shouldn't be too formal and people should feel able to be themselves.
It can be either 'cosy/snug'
(= in a somewhat confined, comfortable space), though the Dutch word 'knus' comes closer to that concept, or it can be 'bustling', like on a fair or during Christmas shopping ('gezellige drukte').
* Het feestje/de markt was erg
gezellig.
- The party/the fair was very
pleasant/nice/much fun.
* We dineerden in een gezellig
restaurant.
- We had dinner in a cosy/friendly
restaurant.
The opposite is 'ongezellig',
that is, lacking in ambiance and lacking in 'good vibes'.
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- Dutch
gezellig =
* samen met aardige mensen
(een gezellige verjaardag)
* met zachte kleuren, zacht licht en veel extra dingen, zoals boeken en planten (een gezellige kamer)
* iemand die aardig is, lacht en interesse heeft in andere mensen
(een gezellige buurvrouw)
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