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Interesting words from languages throughout the world, along with stories about what these words evoke.
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Feb 10
Gigil: The Overwhelming Feeling to Squeeze Something That Is Irresistably Cute — Filipino
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Jan 29
Cosset: To Care for Someone in an Overindulgent Way — English
On the types of care and their…
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Dec 28, 2023
Débrouillard: A Resourceful Person Who Can Cope with Any Situation — French
On a vital human trait and…
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Dec 17, 2023
Yalda: The Longest and Darkest Night Bringing Longer Days — Persian
On how the peak of darkness…
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Words of the World
Nov 14, 2023
Yaourter: Singing Lyrics Made Up Because You Don’t Know Them — French
New words for old songs, and…
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Words of the World
Nov 3, 2023
Sambovikt: The Satisfaction of Existing in a Long-Term Relationship — Swedish
The gems of marriage and…
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Words of the World
Sep 10, 2023
Iktsuarpok: The Anticipation When You’re Waiting for Someone To Arrive — Inuit
On one of the weird…
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Words of the World
Aug 11, 2023
Tidsoptimist: A Time Optimist, One Who’s Habitually Late Thinking They Have Plenty of Time — Swedish
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Words of the World
Jul 15, 2023
Moledro: The Feeling of Connection With an Author or Artist You’ll Never Meet — Portuguese
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Words of the World
Jul 10, 2023
Temenos: A Sacred Circle Where One Can Reveal Oneself Without Fear — Greek
On Jung’s psychology…
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