Heimelig (HYE-muh-likh) Literally “home-like” From heim (home) + -elig, an ending that gives the feeling of “like” or “full of.” Heimelig is used across German-speaking areas, but it has an especially Swiss and southern German feel. It means homey, warm, and comfortably familiar, the kind of feeling you get when the room, the food, and the company all feel just right.