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I wonder if this is written by an actual Dutch person. About half the examples make no sense, they are using the word it as an adjective for people, something I
by peterpost2 3y ago
I wonder if this is written by an actual Dutch person. About half the examples make no sense, they are using the word it as an adjective for people, something I don't think I've seen Dutch people(including myself) do
Also the author complains of the overcommercialization of the Danish Hygge, pretty sure gezellig is there already.
- balsam 3y agoCan always move on to Koselig, even shorter distance to ‘cozy’
- jillesvangurp 3y agoThis article gets a bit closer to the core of the matter: https://directdutch.com/2013/05/word-of-the-day-gezellig/ https://directdutch.com/2013/05/word-of-the-day-gezellig/ As a Dutch person, worth pointing out that we Dutch people like using words in an ironic sense. So using the word gezellig in situations are anything but gezellig is ironic and therefore something people might do. But it adds to the confusion. But basically it usually refers to situations, locations, or meetings of people being either gezellig (enjoyable, agreeable, etc.) or the opposite, ongezellig.
- stinos 3y agoSo using the word gezellig in situations are anything but gezellig is ironic For me (in Belgium) I hear and use it in that ironic/mocking sense way more often. Whereas indeed in the Netherlands it is super common to use it in the normal sense.
- Fnoord 3y agoYet, you would not assume the word gemoedelijk is used in an ironic or sarcastic context. Often its used to ensure it is explained positive. The atmosphere in the Arena of the match Ajax - Feyenoord is gemoedelijk vs (ouderwets) gezellig.
- mpol 3y agoAnd sometimes, things can be too gezellig. Like hanging out in a karaoke bar. Or going to a Dutch music festival (Piratenfestival). Not really my cup of tea, way "te gezellig".
- icoder 3y agoIs that irony really just a defining characteristic of gezellig? Thinking of 'leuk', or 'lekker dan', 'joepie', 'mooi is dat', and probably many others, or in English 'great', 'just perfect'.
- Scarblac 3y agoNo, it's used non ironically too. Nice that you mention "lekker", that means something like "tasty" or "nice" but it can also ooze sarcasm and be used to turn just about anything into a sneer.