Eunoia

Words That Don't Translate

Eunoia was built in 24h by Steph. Search 700+ untranslatable words by 80+ languages and 60+ tags, or click refresh to see a new batch. Enjoy!


Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Taraadin A happy solution for everyone Arabic happiness society
Schnapsdrossel A person that drinks a lot but rarely gets drunk German food habits
Monachopsis The subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place English awareness society
Friluftsliv “Free air life,” signifying a fundamental understanding of the positive impact of being in nature Norwegian nature health
On (恩) A feeling of moral indebtedness, relating to a favour or blessing given by others. Japanese life
Acoy Something that is either very positive or negative Indonesian positive measurement
Töörõõm work fun': finding the simple joys in everyday tasks. Estonian work feeling
Occhiolism The awareness of the smallness of your perspective English awareness life society
Tuerto A man with only one eye Spanish physical
Manja Childlike behaviour by women designed to elicit sympathy or pampering by men Malay attribute
Mana The prestige, power, dominance of something or someone Māori attribute
Tüddelig Sweet, elderly, and senile German character
Anemoia Nostalgia for a time that you have never lived Greek reflection philosophy
Harkla The little coughing noise one makes, often before giving a speech or dislodging a piece of cinnamon bun from their throat Swedish action
Muskelkater Charley horse ("muscle cat") German physical
Aspaldiko! Expression of surprise after not seeing someone for a long time. Basque surprise feeling
Khaste Nabashid (خسته نباشید) "I hope that you are not tired" Persian society work
Irusu Pretending to be out when someone knocks at your door Japanese event funny
Nutro (Нутро) Something that governs your inner being; your core Russian strength character
Morriña Nostalgia that you feel when you are far from home Galician feeling awareness life
Tokimeki ときめき Excitement; Feeling of bliss or joy from a discrete experience Japanese emotion feeling happiness
Tôpäj (төпәй) Interjection that is used to forewarn a child of falling Bashkir action
Pålägg Anything that you can put in a sandwich Swedish food attribute
Sturmfrei Having the house or flat to oneself German event
Ômä (өмә) Collective helping Bashkir society positive




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