gemütlich
Translation
cosy, comfortable, snug, pleasant
Examples
Wir hatten einen gemütlichen Abend.
We had a cosy evening.
Das Wohnzimmer ist sehr gemütlich.
The living room is very cosy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is cosy ((sth.)) is cosy The room is cosy.
a cosy ((+ noun)) a cosy ... We had a cosy evening.
Similar Words
Synonyms: behaglich, bequem; Antonyms: ungemütlich
Etymology
From 'Gemüt' (mind, spirit, temperament) + '-lich' (adjective suffix, like '-ly'). It implies something that is good for the soul.
Memory Tips
Picture a warm, inviting German pub or living room with a fireplace. That feeling is 'gemütlich'. It's more than just 'cosy'; it includes a sense of social belonging and contentment.