WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE BELGIANS?

!   Friday, March 25, 2005, 13:39 GMT
gezellig = cozy

Isn't so hard ...
Sander   Friday, March 25, 2005, 14:32 GMT
No, knus = cozy...

It is hard.
Sander   Friday, March 25, 2005, 14:41 GMT
Prepare...


To translate "gerzellig with cozy alone would be stupid....
"Gezellig" is a typical Dutch word to describe a situation. The meaning: "gezellig" in a place means: cosy, snug, homey... In reference to a person it means: pleasant, sociable, entertaining. - So far so good. Imagine using the word cosy about 10 times a day... Q: let's have dinner together A: yes, gezellig! Q: do you like it here? A: yes, gezellig! Q: do you like this guy? A: yes, he's a gezellige man Q: how was the party A: gezellig! Proverb: Gezelligheid kent geen tijd (if it's pleasant then time is no issue)

You can just use and abuse the word "gezellig" for any situation or person.
Just remember that, although the word is translatable (see dictionary), it is hardly explainable. We consider "gezelligheid" something typical Dutch.


And from wikipedia:
Quote;gezellig' -- One of the ten non-English words that were voted hardest to translate in June 2004 by a British translation company --

I think I've said enough.
Sander   Friday, March 25, 2005, 14:43 GMT
"gerzellig = "GEZELLIG" .....stupid me.

Now I've said enough....(till you say something again that is 8)
!   Friday, March 25, 2005, 15:46 GMT
hmm , using 'gezellig' in Flanders is different , but I can see your point in case of the Dutch ...
Sander   Friday, March 25, 2005, 15:50 GMT
For which situations do the flemings use it then?
!   Friday, March 25, 2005, 16:27 GMT
We only use gezellig for ' knus '
Sander   Friday, March 25, 2005, 19:03 GMT
Really ? weird...
Sander   Friday, March 25, 2005, 19:29 GMT
A Question for the Belgians;

Why do you come to Holland to fish? You have got rivers of your own haven't you?
!   Friday, March 25, 2005, 19:31 GMT
Go to holland to fish ? maybe if you live close to the border ...
I always go fishing in our own pond ( statieput ) or in the Yser ....
!   Friday, March 25, 2005, 19:32 GMT
And the ardennes are GREAT for fishingtrips ...
Sander   Friday, March 25, 2005, 19:50 GMT
(I live close to the border)

When I go fishing (No matter where) I always sit next to a (middle aged) Belgian male.
Also my uncle who works for the waterpolitie (water"police") alway says that 90% of the belgians is fishing without a permit.
Sander   Saturday, March 26, 2005, 15:41 GMT
Why?
!   Saturday, March 26, 2005, 17:42 GMT
Well , the water in the Ardennes is so clean and full of life , unlike the Flemish waterways + you don't ( always ) need a permit ...