knus
cozy, snug, homey
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/knʏs/
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Cultural Note
While 'gezellig' covers social warmth, 'knus' focuses more on physical coziness -- a warm interior, soft lighting, comfortable textures. During the dark Dutch winters, making your home 'knus' is practically a national pastime. Candles, blankets, and warm drinks are essential elements.
📝 Example Sentences
Wat een knus huisje hebben jullie!
What a cozy little house you have!
We maakten het knus met kaarsjes en dekens.
We made it cozy with candles and blankets.
Het was knus met zijn tweetjes op de bank.
It was cozy with just the two of us on the couch.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | knus |
| inflected | knusse |
| comparative | knusser |
| superlative | knust |