behaglich
comfortable · cozy
The German word "behaglich" is an adjective that means "comfortable" or "cozy." It is rooted in the Old High German term "behaga," which refers to a feeling of well-being or comfort. "Behaglich" is often used to describe a warm and inviting atmosphere or a sense of ease.
Similar words in German include "gemütlich" (cozy or pleasant), "bequem" (comfortable, particularly in a physical sense), and "wohlig" (cozy or pleasant, often used regarding a warm feeling).
The difference between "behaglich" and these similar terms lies in their nuance: while "behaglich" emphasizes a deeper sense of emotional comfort, "gemütlich" has a cultural connotation of coziness and social warmth, and "bequem" focuses primarily on physical comfort.
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Examples
Das Zimmer ist behaglich eingerichtet.adjective
The room is comfortably furnished.
Die Familie sitzt am Abend in der behaglichen Küche zusammen.adjective
In the evening the family sits together in the cozy kitchen.
Nach dem langen Spaziergang empfanden alle das warme Sofa als sehr behaglich.adjective
After the long walk, everyone found the warm sofa very cozy.
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