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A feeling of connection shared between individuals that gives a warm, fuzzy feeling in the stomach. This is not limited to strictly positive scenarios. The feeling of human connection and that of bringing people closer together is all that must exist to satisfy the requirements of feeling "gezellig".
Joelle, Sebastian, Sam and Natalia are having a breakfast of afbakbroodjes, filet americain, and Johma salads. They are sipping on their tea and having a wonderful conversation. It is gezellig.

Joelle, Sebastian, Sam and Natalia are in the Netherlands at a bus stop. Of course, it is raining. Although it is raining, they are still having a great time because they are together and bonding. It is gezellig.

Sam is watching Jildou, Gijs, Tim and Robert sharing some stroopwafel. He finds them to be a gezellig bunch.
Gezellig by saguanau September 23, 2018
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when there a good vibes
1: pass me that blunt dude!
2:sure
1:thanks bro i love you and your good attitude its always gezellig with you
gezellig by XOXOhotchickXOXO February 22, 2017
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A situation , person , connection that feels cozy , comfortable and gives a warm feeling in your heart. This is a Dutch word with no close equivalent in english
dan’s gezellig is the ketchup brand “yas”.
Gezellig by Yasdan October 17, 2023
Gezellig isn't literally translated in English. It doesn't excist anywhere else yet can be created everywhere. The originally Dutch expression has different meanings, but in general it stand for something great/fun and usually you'll say it after some kind of happening. Pronounce gezellig as 'cha-se-lik' and all Dutch locals will love you for it.
Enthousiasm Shall we go to the party at Leidseplein? great, we'll join you - since it is always 'gezellig'.

Fun It seems everybody enjoyed the swimming pool. Dinner afterwards was also very 'gezellig'.

Good Vibe Last year going on a trip with them was 'gezellig', I'd like to go again this summer.

Cosy You're birthday was 'gezellig'. I really love your friends and family.
gezellig by Jefflicious May 11, 2017
Dutch word which doesn't really have a translation. It is like the word cosy, but more elaborate.
Wat een gezellig huis.
What a cosy house.

Ik was bij mijn tante op bezoek. Het was best gezellig.
I visited my aunt. It was (cosy/nice).
gezellig by superwholockchick May 18, 2017
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