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Gezelligheid, the Glossary

Gezelligheid is a Dutch word which, depending on context, can be translated as 'conviviality', 'coziness', 'fun'.^[1]

19 relations: Culture of the Netherlands, Danish language, Dutch language, English language, Friendship, Fun, Gemütlichkeit, Guild, Hygge, Irony, Journeyman, Lagom, Master craftsman, Middle Ages, Portuguese language, Sarcasm, Simple living, Slow movement (culture), Untranslatability.
Words and phrases with no direct English translation

Culture of the Netherlands

The culture of the Netherlands is diverse, reflecting regional differences as well as the foreign influences built up by centuries of the Dutch people's mercantile and explorative spirit.

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Danish language

Danish (dansk, dansk sprog) is a North Germanic language from the Indo-European language family spoken by about six million people, principally in and around Denmark.

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Dutch language

Dutch (Nederlands.) is a West Germanic language, spoken by about 25 million people as a first language and 5 million as a second language and is the third most spoken Germanic language.

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English language

English is a West Germanic language in the Indo-European language family, whose speakers, called Anglophones, originated in early medieval England on the island of Great Britain.

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Friendship

Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between people.

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Fun

Fun is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "light-hearted pleasure, enjoyment, or amusement; boisterous joviality or merrymaking; entertainment".

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Gemütlichkeit is a German-language word used to convey the idea of a state or feeling of warmth, friendliness, and good cheer. Gezelligheid and Gemütlichkeit are words and phrases with no direct English translation.

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Guild

A guild is an association of artisans and merchants who oversee the practice of their craft/trade in a particular territory.

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Hygge

Hygge is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a cozy, contented mood evoked by comfort and conviviality. Gezelligheid and Hygge are Sociological terminology and words and phrases with no direct English translation.

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Irony

Irony, in its broadest sense, is the juxtaposition of what on the surface appears to be the case and what is actually the case or to be expected.

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Journeyman

A journeyman is a worker, skilled in a given building trade or craft, who has successfully completed an official apprenticeship qualification.

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Lagom

Lagom (pronounced) is a Swedish word meaning or.

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Master craftsman

Historically, a master craftsman or master tradesman (sometimes called only master or grandmaster) was a member of a guild.

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Middle Ages

In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period (also spelt mediaeval or mediæval) lasted from approximately 500 to 1500 AD.

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Portuguese language

Portuguese (português or, in full, língua portuguesa) is a Western Romance language of the Indo-European language family originating from the Iberian Peninsula of Europe.

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Sarcasm

Sarcasm is the caustic use of words, often in a humorous way, to mock someone or something.

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Simple living

Simple living refers to practices that promote simplicity in one's lifestyle.

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Slow movement (culture)

The slow movement is a cultural initiative that advocates for a reduction in the pace of modern life, encouraging individuals to embrace a more thoughtful and deliberate approach to their daily activities.

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Untranslatability

Untranslatability is the property of text or speech for which no equivalent can be found when translated into another (given) language.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gezelligheid

Also known as Gezellig.