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Pronunciation / Transliteration: gemuetlich
"Wir saßen im gemütlichen Wohnzimmer."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.
"We sat by the fireplace in the cozy living room."
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A cover or container, such as a padded cloth bag, used to keep a teapot or other item warm.
"She placed a knitted cozy over the teapot to keep the tea hot."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 18th century as a dialect word in northern England and Scotland, 'cozy' (originally spelled 'cosey') is likely derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'còsagach', meaning snug or full of hollows. Over time, it transitioned into standard English to describe environments and physical sensations characterized by comforting warmth, safety, and intimate relaxation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cozy" is said worldwide
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chaleureux
Transliteration: chaleureux
"Nous avons passé une soirée chaleureux au coin du feu."
gemütlich
Transliteration: gemuetlich
"Wir saßen im gemütlichen Wohnzimmer."
accogliente
Transliteration: accogliente
"La stanza era molto accogliente."
acogedor
Transliteration: acogedor
"Pasamos una tarde acogedora junto a la chimenea."
aconchegante
Transliteration: aconchegante
"A sala de estar estava muito aconchegante."
आरामदेह
Transliteration: aramdeh
"यह कमरा बहुत आरामदायक है।"
舒适的
Transliteration: shūshì de
"我们在舒适的客厅里喝茶。"
아늑한
Transliteration: aneukhan
"우리는 아늑한 거실에 앉아 있었다."
居心地の良い
Transliteration: igokochi no yoi
"私たちは居心地の良い部屋で過ごした。"
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