gesellig
Translation
sociable, convivial, gregarious
Examples
Er ist ein sehr geselliger Mensch.
He is a very sociable person.
Wir hatten einen geselligen Abend zusammen.
We had a convivial evening together.
Grammar Patterns
(attributive) sociable a sociable person
(predicative) to be sociable The group was very sociable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sociable, outgoing; Antonyms: unsociable, shy
Etymology
From 'Geselle' (companion), meaning someone who enjoys being with companions.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who likes 'Gesellschaft' (society, company).