Borrowed
Words borrowed from other languages that capture unique concepts.
53 words
Meraki
may-rah-keeadj. Pouring yourself wholeheartedly into something with creativity and love.
Kilig
kee-lign. The feeling of butterflies in your stomach from something romantic or cute.
Fika
fee-kav. Taking a break to enjoy coffee, pastries, and conversation with others.
Hiraeth
heer-eyethn. Homesickness for a place you can't return to or that never existed.
Vacilando
vah-see-lan-dohv. Traveling for the journey rather than the destination.
Struisvogelpolitiek
stroys-voh-gel-poh-lee-teekn. Ignoring problems and pretending everything is normal.
Wabi-sabi
wah-bee sah-been. Finding beauty in imperfections and accepting life's transience.
Mamihlapinatapai
mah-mee-hlah-pee-nah-tah-pien. Silent understanding between two people, both unwilling to act.
Ya'aburnee
yah-ah-boor-neen. Hope to die before a loved one to avoid living without them.
Warmduscher
varm-doo-shern. Someone who only takes warm showers, implying they're a wimp.
Szimpatikus
sim-pa-ti-kusadj. Intuitively feeling that someone is a good person upon first meeting.
Tartle
tar-tuln. Hesitating when introducing someone because you've forgotten their name.
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