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hygge

Noun CEFR B1
ˈhʊɡə

Definitions

Cosiness, comfort, contentment, conviviality.

UK, uncountable

Equivalents

8 more languages
Bosanskimyš
Danskhygge
Hrvatskimyš
한국어휘게
Nederlandsgezelligheid
Русскийхю́гге
Српскиmyš
Svenskagemytmystrevnad

Examples

“According to this now vast popular literature, the creation of an atmosphere of hygge is aided by gløgg (mulled wine), meatballs and cardamom buns.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

hygiastics Hygiea Hygieia hygieist hygiene hygiene poverty

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