Untranslatable wordEmotionDanish

Hygge

Meaning: The warm contentment of simple, cozy pleasures shared with people you love — candles, blankets, good company.

Literally: Coziness & comfort

Origin: Danish (pronounced 'hoo-ga'); borrowed from Norwegian.

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