Gemütlichkeit (guh-MYOOT-likh-kite) Literally “comfortable-ness” or “coziness” From gemüt (mind, spirit, or mood) + gemütlich (comfortable, pleasant) + -keit, a suffix like “-ness” in English. Its modern meaning grew especially strong in the early-to-mid 1800s and later became closely associated with Austrian and southern German hospitality. Today, gemütlichkeit means comfort, belonging, good company, and nobody rushing you from the coffee table.