adjective
cozy, comfortable
B1
'gemütlich' is an adjective meaning 'cozy' or 'comfortable', used for rooms, atmospheres or people feeling relaxed. Comparative: gemütlicher; superlative: am gemütlichsten. Antonym: ungemütlich. Gradable adjective; not reflexive. Common collocations: eine gemütliche Atmosphäre, sich gemütlich fühlen, gemütlich sitzen. It modifies nouns and can appear before or after the noun in German usage.
Examples
Das Wohnzimmer ist sehr gemütlich.
The living room is really cozy.
Der Gastgeber meinte, dass die Wohnung sehr gemütlich war, obwohl sie klein blieb.
The host said that the apartment was very cozy, although it remained small.
Der Stuhl ist gemütlich und bequem.
The chair is cozy and comfortable.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a warm armchair with a blanket and a cup of tea — a gemütlich scene.
Sounds like 'gem you tickle' — imagine a cozy sweater tickling you gently.
Notes
Often used to describe atmospheres, rooms, or situations that feel warm and pleasant; common in domestic contexts.