Danish Word of the Day
hyggelig
/HYG-ge-lig/ • adjective — 6th of May, 2026
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Meaning: Cozy, pleasant, friendly — describing a warm, comfortable or pleasant atmosphere, event, or person
Examples
- Det var en rigtig hyggelig aften.
(It was a really cozy evening.) - Hun er en hyggelig person.
(She is a pleasant person.) - Vi fik en hyggelig kop kaffe sammen.
(We had a nice cup of coffee together.)
Synonyms
- behagelig
- rart
Hyggelig is used frequently in everyday Danish to describe atmosphere, people, gatherings, or things that feel pleasant or cozy. Common forms: hyggeligt (neuter), hyggelige (plural/definite). It often refers to social comfort rather than just physical warmth. Related verb: at hygge sig (to enjoy oneself), but that is a different word form.
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