Vocab: hubane

cozy

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cozy, comfortable, comfy, inviting, snug

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Building blocks

• huba- - cozy

• -ne - an adjective-forming ending

How to use it:

1. Describing a Living Space:

   • Tema korter on väike, kuid hubane.

     • Translation: Her apartment is small but cozy.

2. Referring to Atmosphere or Ambience:

   • Kohvikus oli hubane atmosfäär.

     • Translation: The café had a cozy atmosphere.

3. Describing a Place or Environment:

   • See väike raamatupood on väga hubane.

     • Translation: This small bookstore is very cozy.

Examples

Vanaema kodu oli alati hubane ja turvaline

Literally: “Grandma’s house was always cozy and safe”

Vanaema - Noun - Genitive Sg, "Grandma's"
kodu - Noun - Nominative Sg, "house"
oli - Verb - 3P Past Sg, "was"
alati - Adverb - Indeclinable, "always"
hubane - Adjective - Nominative Sg, "cozy"
ja - Conjunction - Indeclinable, "and"
turvaline - Adjective - Nominative Sg, "safe"