English Explanatory Dictionary

hygge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feeling of cosiness, comfort, contentment and conviviality.
adj
  1. Cosy, convivial.

Pronunciation

/ˈhʊɡə/ /ˈhuːɡə/ /ˈhjuːɡə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hygge.wav

Word forms

hygge

Etymology

Borrowed from Danish hygge or Norwegian Nynorsk hygge.

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