Gezelligheid
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Gezelligheid (noun) or gezellig (adjective) is one of the most difficult words to translate in Dutch language. There is no literal equivalent or similar word in English. The German word Gemütlichkeit comes close to the Dutch word in meaning. The words "cosy" and "delightful" in English probably have the closest meaning, but gezellig means much more. Another possible way to describe "gezelligheid" would be good atmosphere. Gezellig is very colloquial, and is most often used in these contexts: one is with family and/or friends, light is right, people are right, music is right, conversation is right, then the atmosphere is "gezellig". So, a fantastic combination of cosiness, enjoyment, relaxation, well laid-back at home or chilled-out in a bar, while being in good company, is "gezellig".
Because the word "cosy" lacks depth of the word "gezellig" or "gezelligheid", the cosy atmosphere is taught by the parents in the original language, even fourth and fifth generation Dutch immigrants to countries such as Canada and America still refer to the word "gezellig".
In Dallas, Texas, a nightclub and delicatessen opened in September, 2006, known as "gezellig," with the stated purpose of bringing the concept of "gezellig" to the United States. [1] The nightclub serves a variety of Belgian beer and European wine, a full liquor bar, and New York Deli sandwiches. The nightclub hosts live bands five days a week.
Kerplunk, German has the word gesellig and since gezellig is an adjective not a noun gemuetlich not gemuetlichkeit would be correct.
People by the way are gesellig. Experiences are gemuetlich.
