Untranslatable wordEmotion
Danish
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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