by Busro April 27, 2018
A Danish word (pronounced HU-guh) meaning social coziness. I.e. the feeling of a good social atmosphere.
This kickback is hygge.
by scapermoya November 15, 2008
Pronounced hoo-gah. A Danish word that describes a situation in which people feel content and relaxed. Hygge usually suggest an informal, pleasant sit-down with friends, a relaxing stroll, etc. The term isn't normally used to describe intense activities or ones that rely on materialistic things.
The fact that hygge does not have a proper translation to almost any language, is often taken to suggest that it's a deep and unique part of Danish culture, that foreigners find hard to grasp.
The fact that hygge does not have a proper translation to almost any language, is often taken to suggest that it's a deep and unique part of Danish culture, that foreigners find hard to grasp.
Danish person: Hey, you're invited to hygge at my place tomorrow!
Tourist: What's on the agenda? getting drunk? board games? a movie? a meal?
Danish person: Umm.. no.
Tourist: What's on the agenda? getting drunk? board games? a movie? a meal?
Danish person: Umm.. no.
by dotanrs August 8, 2019
This is a Danish word with no direct translation, but it seems to mean something like that feeling when there are a few of you in a room playing board games at Christmas. It's a sort of combination of coziness and companionship and happiness and warmth, and it would be a lovely word to get into English.
by speak2ana November 16, 2016
It's a Danish idea which means to be happy and feel cozy during the winter. Also known as the Art of Happiness.
Pronounce it like "hoo-ga".
Pronounce it like "hoo-ga".
by Lasanra December 10, 2016
by Norwegian, better danish February 6, 2020
A place that embraces or embodies the wisdom of comfort. A play on the Danish word for a cozy lifestyle (Hygge) and the famous church in Istanbul Hagia-Sophia (Holy-Wisdom).
by Logoasaurous September 8, 2021