Gemutlich

/ɡəˈmytlɪk/ adjective

Definition

Comfortable, cozy, and friendly in a warm, good-natured way; having the quality of German gemütlichkeit.

Etymology

From German gemütlich, derived from Gemüt (disposition, temperament, comfort) plus -lich (like, characterized by). The term entered English through borrowing from German culture.

Kelly Says

Germans consider gemütlich a core value—sitting in a beer hall on a winter evening surrounded by friends, warm lamps, and good food is basically the definition! The word is so specific to German culture that many consider it impossible to truly achieve gemütlichkeit outside of Germany, though people certainly try.

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