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

  1. Cosy as an adjective:

    Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social

  1. Cosy as a noun:

    A padded or knit covering put on an item to keep it warm, especially a teapot or egg.

  2. Cosy as a noun:

    A padded or knit covering for any item (often an electronic device such as a laptop computer).

  3. 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.

  1. Cosy as a verb:

    To become snug and comfortable.

  2. Cosy as a verb:

    To become friendly with.

    Examples:

    "He spent all day cosying up to the new boss, hoping for a plum assignment."

  1. Gemütlich as an adjective:

    Comfortable, cosy, cozy, pleasant.

  2. Gemütlich as an adjective:

    Friendly, genial, cheerful, easy-going.

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