In both Danish and Norwegian, 'hygge' means “to give courage, comfort, joy”.

This is the Danish word for “happiness.” 

Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden are ranked among the top happiest places in the world. 

It's part of the Swedish culture. It means “Not too little. Not too much. Just right.”

Etymologically, it comes from a Finnish root word that implies “inner” or “inside.” In Finnish culture, it’s about adopting the attitude of persistence and determination.