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Meaning of hygge | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈhʊɡə

Definitions

Cosiness, comfort, contentment, conviviality.

UK, uncountable

Equivalents

Bosanski myš
Dansk hygge
Français hygge
Hrvatski myš
Italiano accoglievolezza
한국어 휘게
Nederlands gezelligheid
Русский хю́гге
Српски myš
Svenska gemyt mys trevnad

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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