Saturday, November 30, 2024

Word of the Day: Gemütlich

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Saturday, November 30, 2024
Gemutlich
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adjective 1. Pleasant and cheerful.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "The weekly dinner party had a gemütlich, easygoing vibe."
Play Button "Steven was known in his friend group for having the most gemütlich demeanor."
Play Button "As the conference host, she maintained a gemütlich attitude as she welcomed the guests warmly."
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German, mid-19th century
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Why This Word?
There is no single word in English that is a direct translation of "gemütlich." The loanword comes from the Middle High German "gemüetlich," meaning "pleasant." Even though it's often likened to "cozy," that one word lacks the elements of belonging and friendliness intrinsic to the term. ...
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