Untranslatable words around the Globe

Not only the English language has beautiful words which sometimes can’t be translated easily to any other language. Today we will have a look at the words and phrases collected from around the world that mean much more than just a term.

Yakamoz

This word comes from the Turkish language, defining the reflection of moonlight on water. Feel free to use this term with any sparkle you may notice on the water surface, even the glint of fish.

Gökotta

This Swedish word is something we need to do daily. Gökotta means the act of rising early to listen to the birds’ songs or to start your day well.

Friolero

If you constantly feel cold and can’t stand low temperatures, this Spanish word was made to describe you precisely.

Abbicco

Big family gatherings for dinners are often followed by abbicco. In Italian abbicco describes that sleepy feeling that we may get after having a lot of food.

Lagon

If you pay lots of attention to fairness and equality, this Swedish word can be a great addition to your dictionary. Lagon is an act of taking just your share (not more).

To find out what English words are considered to be the most beautiful, please follow the link.

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