gesellig
sociable
Beschreibt eine Person, die gerne mit anderen zusammen ist, leicht Kontakte knüpft und Freude an gemeinsamen Aktivitäten hat.
Definition & meaning
The adjective gesellig describes a person who enjoys the company of others and likes to socialize. It characterizes someone who is outgoing, friendly, and comfortable in social settings.
In a broader sense, it can also describe an atmosphere, event, or gathering that is characterized by conviviality, sociability, and a pleasant social environment.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- gesellig is an adjective that can be used attributively (e.g., ein geselliger Mensch) or predicatively (e.g., er ist sehr gesellig).
Word origin:
- The word is derived from the noun die Gesellschaft (society/company), which itself comes from the root der Geselle (journeyman, companion, fellow). The suffix -ig is a common German adjective-forming suffix.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- kontaktfreudig (outgoing, sociable)
- umgänglich (amiable, easy-going)
- kommunikativ (communicative)
- geselligkeitsliebend (fond of company)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Auf der Party waren alle sehr gesellig.adjective
At the party, everyone was very sociable.
Die Gruppe war sehr gesellig und hatte viel Spaß.adjective
The group was very sociable and had a lot of fun.
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