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20 responses to “Chasing Gezellig”

Marion de Koning

September 15, 2019

Haha! All gezellig! There are so many things that are gezellig. You can “gezellig zitten” sit gezellig, for example on a terrace having a good time with friends. The exclamation: dat was gezellig! ( that was gezellig) sums up a whole evening, dinner, vacation, you name it. It is in my view identical to Hygge. There are also “gezellige mensen” gezellige people: those you really want to hang out with. You just know you will have a good time with them. They are warm, friendly, outgoing, and take their time to spend time with you.

Another very Dutch thing is how long you stay for a get together, at least in my family: arrive around “borrel tijd” that is cocktail hour, spend an hour or so having fun talking, laughing, perhaps helping in the kitchen. Then dinner, coffee and then: no one leaves until the wee hours of the morning.

Perhaps you know the book “The Undutchables.” It will tell you about all kinds of things the Dutch find very normal, but others are baffled by their customs.

And, if you have not seen this short clip made right after the most recent presidential elections in the US, do see it: America first, but the Netherlands second. Produced by a famous Dutch talk show host, Lubach, it set off a whole slew of similar clips from many other countries.

When it comes to other politics, the Dutch are often not very gezellig , but rather very critical of their own government and of those of other nations.

French fries! Super lekker! That word everyone must know! More later on that topic!!

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1. ChezLouisDoris
  
  September 15, 2019
  
  Thank you, Marion, for expanding our understanding of gezellig further. “The Undutchables” sounds like a must-read as we prepare for our departure Wednesday to return to gezelligland.
  
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A Narrow Escape | Partout

January 14, 2018

[…] A return to gezellig. Partout’s very first blog was about Dutch coziness. If you weren’t on the road with us then, our return to the Netherlands is as good an excuse as any to catch up on chasing gezellig. […]

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Hermannet

December 16, 2017

Hi Doris and Louis, just entered into your blog. It is a great joy to read your wonderful stories.
Never read such a nice, warm, extensive and humorous explanation about the word gezellig. Just reading about it gave a very gezellige feeling!

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1. ChezLouisDoris
  
  December 17, 2017
  
  There could be no higher praise! Thank you. We look forward to another gezellig meal together when we are back in Groningen.
  
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Hali Karr

November 15, 2017

I think your charming blog will help us all get through winter!! What a great synergy of your writing and Louis’ photography!!

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1. ChezLouisDoris
  
  November 16, 2017
  
  I hear winter hit Sandpoint early. We will do our best to bring it some sunshine!
  
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jdewyze

November 15, 2017

It also sounds exactly like the Danish hygge (coziness and conviviality). I guess that’s not surprising; the two countries are pretty close. But it’s interesting that the two words sound so different! Wonderful photos.

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1. ChezLouisDoris
  
  November 16, 2017
  
  We have thought the same about hygge. Nothing like ultrashort days and the cold weatehr to bring the cozy out in anyone.
  
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susan notar

November 15, 2017

Lovely photos! It actually makes me think of the Irish concept of Craic, warm, and often used to describe a pub where musicians gather and people sing and make merry!

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Sharon from DC now in CT

November 14, 2017

So just the facts, maam. Did Louis take these photos? I thought, they look very professional, but then I remembered…

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1. ChezLouisDoris
  
  November 14, 2017
  
  I seriously do not think I would blog travels if I were not accompanied by my own personal professional photographer!
  
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  1. Sharon from DC now in CT
    
    November 14, 2017
    
    Makes sense. God help us if you ever start a high fashion website or something like that. Imagine the entourage.
    
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Eli Sevenich

November 14, 2017

Doris…you don’t know me…friend of Karen and Tom and Louis had dinner with my sister Brit and Cleve. I am from Norway and yes lots of gruelling also goes on there. Love the blog

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1. ChezLouisDoris
  
  November 14, 2017
  
  Thank you, Eli! I have heard about you so long, I feel we are old friends.
  
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Penelope

November 14, 2017

I would love to be gezellig with you both right now…..💜💜

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megan moynihan

November 14, 2017

Ha! I was interested in gezellig bars and cafes in playgrounds! (and now you know I read the whole post!)

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Karen the summer neighbor

November 14, 2017

Many many wows on this study of gezellig. May we all snuggle in and smile and wiggle our toes in their thick wool socks and hear divine music this morning! Thanks.

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1. ChezLouisDoris
  
  November 14, 2017
  
  And you would know!
  
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Warren Nesbitt

November 14, 2017

Very nice indeed! Have a marvelous trip!

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