Afrikaans gemaklik | ||
Albanian komode | ||
Amharic ምቹ | ||
Arabic مريح | ||
Armenian հարմարավետ | ||
Assamese আৰামদায়ক | ||
Aymara maynitakjama | ||
Azerbaijani rahat | ||
Bambara lafiyalen | ||
Basque eroso | ||
Belarusian камфортна | ||
Bengali আরামপ্রদ | ||
Bhojpuri आरामदेह | ||
Bosnian ugodno | ||
Bulgarian удобно | ||
Catalan còmode | ||
Cebuano komportable | ||
Chinese (Simplified) 自在 | ||
Chinese (Traditional) 自在 | ||
Corsican comodu | ||
Croatian udobno | ||
Czech komfortní | ||
Danish komfortabel | ||
Dhivehi ހިތްގައިމު | ||
Dogri अरामदायक | ||
Dutch comfortabel | ||
English comfortable | ||
Esperanto komforta | ||
Estonian mugav | ||
Ewe dzidzeme | ||
Filipino (Tagalog) komportable | ||
Finnish mukava | ||
French confortable | ||
Frisian noflik | ||
Galician cómodo | ||
Georgian კომფორტული | ||
German gemütlich | ||
Greek άνετος | ||
Guarani jeiko porã | ||
Gujarati આરામદાયક | ||
Haitian Creole konfòtab | ||
Hausa dadi | ||
Hawaiian ʻoluʻolu | ||
Hebrew נוֹחַ | ||
Hindi आरामदायक | ||
Hmong xis nyob | ||
Hungarian kényelmes | ||
Icelandic þægilegt | ||
Igbo nke oma | ||
Ilocano nanam-ay | ||
Indonesian nyaman | ||
Irish compordach | ||
Italian confortevole | ||
Japanese 快適 | ||
Javanese kepenak | ||
Kannada ಆರಾಮದಾಯಕ | ||
Kazakh жайлы | ||
Khmer មានផាសុខភាព | ||
Kinyarwanda byiza | ||
Konkani आरामदायक | ||
Korean 편안 | ||
Krio fil fayn | ||
Kurdish rehet | ||
Kurdish (Sorani) ئاسوودە | ||
Kyrgyz ыңгайлуу | ||
Lao ສະບາຍ | ||
Latin comfortable | ||
Latvian ērti | ||
Lingala malamu | ||
Lithuanian patogu | ||
Luganda okuwa emirembe | ||
Luxembourgish gemittlech | ||
Macedonian удобно | ||
Maithili आरामदेह | ||
Malagasy aina | ||
Malay selesa | ||
Malayalam സുഖകരമാണ് | ||
Maltese komdu | ||
Maori whakamarie | ||
Marathi आरामदायक | ||
Meiteilon (Manipuri) ꯅꯨꯡꯉꯥꯏꯕ | ||
Mizo nuamsa | ||
Mongolian тохилог | ||
Myanmar (Burmese) အဆင်ပြေ | ||
Nepali सहज | ||
Norwegian komfortabel | ||
Nyanja (Chichewa) omasuka | ||
Odia (Oriya) ଆରାମଦାୟକ | | ||
Oromo mijataa | ||
Pashto راحته | ||
Persian راحت | ||
Polish wygodny | ||
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) confortável | ||
Punjabi ਆਰਾਮਦਾਇਕ | ||
Quechua cómodo | ||
Romanian confortabil | ||
Russian удобный | ||
Samoan mafanafana | ||
Sanskrit सुविधाजनकः | ||
Scots Gaelic comhfhurtail | ||
Sepedi sa boiketlo | ||
Serbian удобан | ||
Sesotho phutholohile | ||
Shona kugadzikana | ||
Sindhi آرامده | ||
Sinhala (Sinhalese) සැපපහසුයි | ||
Slovak pohodlné | ||
Slovenian udobno | ||
Somali raaxo leh | ||
Spanish cómodo | ||
Sundanese sreg | ||
Swahili starehe | ||
Swedish bekväm | ||
Tagalog (Filipino) komportable | ||
Tajik бароҳат | ||
Tamil வசதியானது | ||
Tatar уңайлы | ||
Telugu సౌకర్యవంతమైన | ||
Thai สะดวกสบาย | ||
Tigrinya ምችው | ||
Tsonga ntshamiseko | ||
Turkish rahat | ||
Turkmen amatly | ||
Twi (Akan) ahotɔ | ||
Ukrainian зручний | ||
Urdu آرام دہ | ||
Uyghur راھەت | ||
Uzbek qulay | ||
Vietnamese thoải mái | ||
Welsh cyfforddus | ||
Xhosa ikhululekile | ||
Yiddish באַקוועם | ||
Yoruba itura | ||
Zulu ntofontofo |
| Language | Etymology / Notes |
|---|---|
| Afrikaans | The Afrikaans word "gemaklik" is derived from the Dutch word "gemakkelijk", which means "easy" or "convenient". |
| Albanian | The word "komode" can also refer to a chest of drawers or a dresser in Albanian. |
| Amharic | The word "ምቹ" in Amharic comes from the root verb "መቻ" which means "to be able" or "to be capable". This reflects the idea that comfort is a state of being in which one is able to function or live without difficulty. |
| Arabic | In Arabic, 'مريح' also refers to a person who is content with their situation or someone who is easygoing. |
| Armenian | The word հարծարվեք derives from the Armenian ոարլ meaning ղոն (house). |
| Azerbaijani | The word |
| Basque | The word "eroso" in Basque also means "slow" or "quiet". |
| Belarusian | The word "камфортна" comes from the Latin word "camphora", meaning "camphor", a substance with a strong, pungent odor. |
| Bengali | আরামপ্রদ শব্দটি আরাম + প্রদ শব্দ দ্বারা উৎপন্ন হয়েছে |
| Bosnian | The origin of ugodno is Proto-Slavic *godъ, which is related to the words godan (good) and godina (year). |
| Bulgarian | The word “удобно” can also refer to “being able to” in Bulgarian. |
| Catalan | In Catalan, “còmode” also means chest of drawers. |
| Cebuano | In Cebuano, "komportable" can also refer to someone who is easygoing and agreeable. |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 自在 can also mean free, easy, or at will depending on the context. |
| Chinese (Traditional) | "自在" originates from the Buddhist term "自受用", indicating the state of being free from external constraints and finding inner peace. |
| Corsican | Corsican 'còmodu' derives from Latin 'commodus' which also means 'convenient, suitable, apt, adequate, proper, fit, opportune, timely, seasonable' |
| Croatian | The root of 'udobno' is 'udova', meaning 'limb'. |
| Czech | The word "komfortní" originated from the German word "komfortabel" and was introduced into Czech at the beginning of the 19th century. |
| Danish | The word 'komfortabel' in Danish is derived from the French word 'confortable', which originally meant 'strengthening' or 'supporting'. |
| Dutch | The word 'comfortabel' is derived from the Middle French word 'conforter', which means 'to strengthen or support'. In Dutch, the word has also come to mean 'comfortable' in the sense of being physically or mentally at ease. |
| Esperanto | The Esperanto word "komforta" derives from the English "comfort" and also carries the meaning of "pleasant" or "enjoyable". |
| Estonian | In South Estonian the word "mugav" can also mean "comfortable" in relation to the mind. |
| Finnish | "Mukava" is related to the word "mukula" which means a child or a small kid. |
| French | In French, "confortable" also means "sociable" or "agreeable" and comes from the Latin word "comfortare," meaning "to strengthen." |
| Frisian | The word "noflik" in Frisian is most likely derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*niftō", meaning "dark". |
| Galician | "Cómodo" comes from the Latin word "commodus", which means "suitable" or "convenient" |
| Georgian | The word "კომფორტული" comes from the French word "confortable" which in turn comes from the Latin word "confortare" meaning "to strengthen". |
| German | The word "gemütlich" is derived from the Middle High German word "gemüete," meaning "mood" or "disposition. |
| Greek | The Greek word "άνετος" (comfortable) derives from the word "άω" (to blow), likely referring to a state of coolness and airiness. |
| Haitian Creole | 'Konfòtab' comes from French 'confortable' and also means 'convenient' in Haitian Creole. |
| Hausa | "Dadi" also means "quiet" and "in a convenient position" in Hausa. |
| Hawaiian | 'Oluʻolu is the perfect word to use when you want to express a feeling of contentment or coziness, which can also be understood figuratively as 'comfort' in the sense of 'peace of mind', 'joy', or 'happiness'. |
| Hebrew | The word נוח can also mean "to rest" or "to settle down" |
| Hindi | The word "आरामदायक" is derived from the Sanskrit word "ā-rāma," meaning "rest, pleasure, ease, comfort" and "-ka," meaning "causing, giving, producing," hence meaning "causing or giving rest, pleasure, ease, or comfort." |
| Hmong | The Hmong word "xis nyob" can also refer to being at home or in a familiar place. |
| Hungarian | "Kényelmes" shares a root with the verbs "kényel" (to idle) and "kénye" (to indulge), alluding to comfort as a state of inactivity or indulgence. |
| Icelandic | 'Þægilegt' derives from the Proto-Norse word 'þaigaz,' meaning 'silent' or 'quiet,' and also retains its original meaning in Modern Icelandic. |
| Igbo | The Igbo word "nke oma" can literally mean "one's property," suggesting a sense of comfort and contentment with what one owns. |
| Indonesian | The word "nyaman" in Indonesian is a loanword from Tamil, where it means "peace" or "tranquility". |
| Irish | The Irish "compordach" comes from Latin "cum" ('with') and "portus" ('harbour, safe haven'). |
| Italian | The Italian word "confortevole" derives from the Latin "confortare," meaning "to strengthen" or "to make strong. |
| Japanese | The word "快適" literally means "to make fast" or "to fix firmly", and is used to describe a state of being free from discomfort or annoyance. |
| Javanese | The word "kepenak" in Javanese also connotes a sense of coziness and contentment. |
| Kannada | The word "ಆರಾಮದಾಯಕ" in Kannada can also mean "relaxing" or "pleasing to the mind or senses". |
| Kazakh | 'жайлы' may also mean 'warm' or 'rich' in the Altaic language family. |
| Korean | "편안" originates from the Old Korean word "뱁새" (badae) meaning "to relax" |
| Kurdish | The word "rehet" in Kurdish is derived from the Persian word "rahat," meaning "rest" or "ease." |
| Latin | The Latin root of 'comfortable' is 'comfortari', meaning 'strengthen' or 'make strong'. |
| Latvian | Ērti derives from the word "ēr" (hook), likely referring to the shape of a hook that provides support or comfort. |
| Lithuanian | The word "patogu" is of Slavic origin and may be related to the word "potog" - flood. |
| Luxembourgish | The word 'gemittlech' in Luxembourgish not only means 'comfortable' but also 'comfortable with oneself', implying a sense of inner peace and well-being. |
| Macedonian | The word "удобно" is derived from the Old Church Slavonic word "удобь", meaning "convenient" or "suitable." |
| Malagasy | Malagasy "aina" also means "homeland, country, land, or place." |
| Malay | "Selesa" is the Malay rendering of the Portuguese "selesa", which means room in a palace. |
| Malayalam | "സുഖകരമാണ്" can also refer to 'ease' or 'convenience,' not just 'comfort'. |
| Maltese | The word "komdu" in Maltese is derived from the Italian word "comodo", which also means "comfortable". |
| Maori | Whakamarie is a Maori word derived from "whaka" meaning "to make" and "marie" meaning "calm" or "peaceful". It describes a state of relaxation or comfort. |
| Marathi | The word "आरामदायक" is derived from the Sanskrit word "आराम" (pronounced "aaram"), which means "rest". It can also mean "leisure" or "repose". |
| Mongolian | The Mongolian word "тохилог" means "comfortable" but also refers to a type of traditional Mongolian clothing. |
| Nepali | सहज comes from sam (equivalent to 'with') and ja (equivalent to 'born') and also means 'natural' or 'innate'. |
| Norwegian | The word "komfortabel" in Norwegian ultimately derives from Latin "comfortare", meaning "to strengthen". |
| Nyanja (Chichewa) | In addition to denoting a state of repose or satisfaction, "omasuka" in Nyanja can also signify a lack of care or concern. |
| Pashto | The word "راحته" (comfortable) in Pashto has its roots in the Arabic word "راحة" (rest, ease). |
| Persian | The Persian word "راحت" ("rahat") ultimately derives from the Arabic "rāḥah" ("rest, ease"), but in some contexts it can also mean "cheap" or "convenient". |
| Polish | In Old Polish "wygodny" meant "suitable" or "appropriate" |
| Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) | The term "confortável" originates from the Late Latin "confortare," meaning "to strengthen" or "to support." |
| Punjabi | The word "ਆਰਾਮਦਾਇਕ" in Punjabi is derived from the Sanskrit word "आरामदायक" (ā-rāma-dā-yaka), meaning "giving rest or ease". In Punjabi, it is often used to describe a person or situation that provides physical, mental, or emotional comfort. |
| Romanian | The word "confortabil" in Romanian is derived from the French word "confortable" and ultimately from the Latin word "confortare", meaning "to strengthen" or "to make strong". |
| Russian | The word "удобный" comes from the Old Slavic word "удобь", which means "suitable" or "appropriate". |
| Samoan | The word 'mafanafana' in Samoan is often used to describe a feeling of warmth, coziness, or contentment. |
| Scots Gaelic | The Gaelic word "comhfhurtail" can also mean "convenient" or "handy". |
| Serbian | The root of 'удобан' comes from 'добити', meaning 'to get' or 'to obtain', indicating its association with acquiring a comfortable state. |
| Sesotho | The Sesotho word "phutholohile" also has the alternate meanings "pleasant" and "agreeable". |
| Shona | The word "kugadzikana" originates from the root word "gwadza" meaning "to be cool" or "pleasant". |
| Sindhi | The word "آرامده" also means "at ease" or "relaxed" in Sindhi. |
| Sinhala (Sinhalese) | The word "සැපපහසුයි" is derived from the Sanskrit word "सौख्य" (saukhya), meaning "well-being". It can also refer to a state of tranquility and contentment. |
| Slovak | The word "pohodlné" comes from the Old Church Slavonic word "pokojь", meaning "peace" or "rest". |
| Slovenian | In some old Slavic languages, the word "udobno" also meant "convenient". |
| Somali | The Somali word "raaxo leh" can also mean "at ease" or "relaxed." |
| Spanish | The Spanish word "cómodo" originates from the Latin word "commoditas" which means "advantage, utility, convenience." |
| Sundanese | The word "sreg" in Sundanese also means "relaxed" or "calm". |
| Swahili | In Swahili, 'starehe' also refers to an upmarket residential area in Nairobi, Kenya. |
| Swedish | The Swedish word "bekväm" has a similar meaning to its English cognate "convenient". In modern Swedish, the word "bekväm" is typically used to describe objects or environments that provide physical comfort, while "convenient" is more often used to describe situations or actions that are easy or practical. |
| Tagalog (Filipino) | Tagalog word "komportable" came from the Spanish word "cómodo" meaning "easy" or "convenient". |
| Tajik | The word "бароҳат" also means "well-being" or "peace of mind" in Tajik. |
| Thai | The word "สะดวกสบาย" can also mean "convenient" or "handy" in Thai. |
| Turkish | The word "rahat" in Turkish comes from the Arabic word "rahat" meaning "ease". It can also refer to a type of Turkish delight made with rose water and starch. |
| Ukrainian | The word "зручний" is derived from the Proto-Slavic root *sъ-rukъ, meaning "at hand" or "within reach". |
| Urdu | Etymology: derives from Sanskrit 'aram', 'ease or relaxation' |
| Uzbek | Its root, "qiy/", refers to "warm" or "mild". In other Turkic languages, "qulay" is used in the meaning of "convenient" or "easy," while in Chagatai and Karakalpak languages, it refers to "well-being". |
| Vietnamese | The Vietnamese word Thoải mái derives from the Chinese characters meaning 'relaxed and uninhibited'. |
| Welsh | "Cyfforddus" in Welsh means "comfortable," but also "accessible" and "convenient," likely stemming from "cyfror" ("a direction"). |
| Xhosa | 'Ikhululekile' is derived from the verb 'khulula', meaning 'to liberate' or 'to set free'. |
| Yiddish | The Yiddish word "באַקוועם" is derived from the German word "bequem", meaning "comfortable", and is also related to the English word "convenient". |
| Yoruba | In Yoruba, 'itura' could be referring to a state of peace and calmness that can be found within or outside the physical form. |
| Zulu | The Zulu word "ntofontofo" is an onomatopoeia derived from the sound of something that is soft and yielding. |
| English | The word 'comfortable' is derived from the Latin 'confortare', meaning 'to strengthen' or 'to support'. It has also been used to mean 'satisfactory' or 'agreeable'. |