Learn Dutch: We drinken samen thee en dat is heel gezellig. - We drink tea together and that is very cozy.

In Dutch, adverbs like samen (together) usually come before an indefinite direct object like thee (tea). While English puts "together" at the end of the sentence, Dutch prefers to place it closer to the verb.

Does the word en (and) change the word order in the second half of the sentence?

No, en is a coordinating conjunction. This means it connects two main clauses without pushing the verb to the end. The second clause just follows standard order: subject (dat) then verb (is).

What does the word dat refer to in this sentence?

Here, dat (that) is a pronoun used to refer back to the entire action from the first clause. It means the whole experience of "drinking tea together" is what makes things gezellig.

Does gezellig always translate strictly to "cozy"?

It means much more than just a physically cozy blanket or a warm fire! Gezellig is a highly common Dutch word used to describe any situation that has a warm, friendly, or sociable atmosphere, like spending quality time with people you like.