Hygge: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Hygge noun. A cosy, contented feeling of comfort and togetherness, prized in Danish life.
How to say it
HYOO-guh/ˈhjuːɡə/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (HYOO).
Hygge in a sentence
Candles, wool socks and a pot of stew: peak winter hygge.
The café sells hygge as much as coffee, with a blanket on every chair.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- cosiness
- snugness
- comfort
- warmth
Where hygge comes from
Danish, related to an old Norwegian word for comfort or wellbeing.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The café sells _____ as much as coffee, with a blanket on every chair.
- hygge
- bildungsroman
- flâneur
Show the answer
hygge: The café sells hygge as much as coffee, with a blanket on every chair.