Where does “hygge” come from?
hygge (English) comes from Danish hygge, from Old Danish hyggæ, from Old Norse hyggja, from Proto-Germanic hugjaną — to think, consider.
hygge (English): Cosiness, conviviality; Cosy, convivial
Definitions
- Cosiness, conviviality; Cosy, convivial
Ancestry of “hygge”, step by step
hygge traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Danish hygge
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danish | hygge | cosiness; to have a good time; to make it... |
| 2 | Old Danish | hyggæ | to think |
| 3 | Old Norse | hyggja | to think, believe; to guess; to intend or purpose... |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | hugjaną | to think, consider |
via Norwegian Bokmål hygge
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Bokmål | hygge | cosiness, comfort, well-being; a warm, pleasant, relaxed mood or atmosphere |
via Norwegian Nynorsk hygge
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | hygge | comfort, contentment |