The difference between Cosy and Gemütlich
When used as adjectives, cosy means affording comfort and warmth, whereas gemütlich means comfortable, cosy, cozy, pleasant.
Cosy is also noun with the meaning: a padded or knit covering put on an item to keep it warm, especially a teapot or egg.
Cosy is also verb with the meaning: to become snug and comfortable.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cosy and Gemütlich
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Cosy as an adjective:
Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social
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Cosy as a noun:
A padded or knit covering put on an item to keep it warm, especially a teapot or egg.
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Cosy as a noun:
A padded or knit covering for any item (often an electronic device such as a laptop computer).
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Cosy as a noun:
A work of crime fiction in which sex and violence are downplayed or treated humorously, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially intimate community.
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Cosy as a verb:
To become snug and comfortable.
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Cosy as a verb:
To become friendly with.
Examples:
"He spent all day cosying up to the new boss, hoping for a plum assignment."
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Gemütlich as an adjective:
Comfortable, cosy, cozy, pleasant.
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Gemütlich as an adjective:
Friendly, genial, cheerful, easy-going.