Dutch

Noun

gemak n ‎(plural gemakken, diminutive gemakje n)

1. convenience
2. ease, comfort
3. (euphemistic) toilet

Derived terms

• gemakkelijk
• makkelijk
• ongemak

Swedish

Etymology

From Middle Low German gemak, cognate with German Gemach. Originally in the sense of comfort, ease, calmness. Used in the sense of a room since 1627.

Noun

gemak n

1. a large and comfortable room, a chamber

Declension

References

• gemak in Svenska Akademiens Ordlista över svenska språket (13th ed., online)
• gemak in Svenska Akademiens ordbok online.