Gemütlichkeit (of which gemoedelijkheid is its Dutch cognate), invoking coziness and comfort and which has also been adopted by the English language, covers some of the possible meanings of gezellig, but not all. Although the German term Geselligkeit does look a lot like the Dutch word, it has a different meaning. Norwegian also has the word: koseleg, meaning a 'sense of coziness' and 'human warmth in an agreeable environment'. Swedish uses a term whose concept is very close: mysig, a pleasant and warm atmosphere of togetherness in a pleasant setting. The Cape Verdean creole word morabeza is used to describe the hospitality of the Cape Verdean people, characterized by a casual, relaxed and friendly behavior. References Sociological terminology Dutch words and phrases Words and phrases with no direct English translation Dutch culture