koselig

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

From kose +‎ -lig.

Adjective

koselig (neuter singular koselig, definite singular and plural koselige)

1. cosy, cozy (US), comfortable
2. nice, pleasant
3. hello, a greeting

Usage notes

Koselig's use as a greeting is from its appearance in the Norwegian phrase "koselig å hilse på deg ("nice to meet/see you"). As such, it most frequently appears following other words of greeting as in "Hei! Koselig!" or "Hallo, koselig".

Synonyms

• hyggelig

See also

• koseleg (Nynorsk)

References

• “koselig” in The Bokmål Dictionary.