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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Qiang jingtou The fight by a cameraman to get a better vantage point Chinese creative art visual
Sumud (صمود) steadfastness, a determined struggle to persist. Arabic growth strength
Nutro (Нутро) Something that governs your inner being; your core Russian strength character
Lha’i rnal ‘byor (ལྷའི་རྣལ་འབྱོར) Deity meditation/yoga; an advanced practice in which one visualises interacting with, or ‘accomplishing’ (i.e., being), a deity. Tibetan awareness physical
Metanoia The journey of changing ones mind, heart, self, or way of life English growth change
Anima Soul; spirit; breath; mind Latin positive awareness
Milozvučan Having a sweet and gentle voice Croatian attribute physical
Mencomot Stealing things of small value, mostly for fun rather than out of necessity. Indonesian action funny
Han Sorrow, regret, grief, resentment, "a dull ache of the soul", yet passive and not revenge seeking; waiting for the injustice to be righted Korean society persistence adverse
Chaval al hazman (חבל אל הזמן) Literally "shame on time"; referring to an amazing experience that you don't want to end Hebrew beauty happiness time
Schulbildend Inspiring or leading to the creation of schools of thought. German growth philosophy
Fingerspitzengefühl Literal: “finger tips feeling", but means an intuitive feel or to have one's finger on the pulse German feeling
Parea A group of friends who regularly gather together to share their experiences about life, their philosophies, values and ideas. Greek friends philosophical
Estrenar The experience of wearing something for the first time Spanish life
Donaldkacsázás Translated as “Donald ducking” or wandering around one’s house with a shirt but no trousers Hungarian funny action
Jugaad (जुगाड) the ability to 'make do' or 'get by'. Hindi life
Fuchsteufelswütend Literal: 'Fox devil angry'; steaming with rage German adverse stress emotion
Eudaimonia The contented happy state you feel when you travel Greek travel explore happiness
Attaccabottone Something that you long to get away from but struggle to Italian adverse
Zuihitsu (随筆) Literally, “running brush”. A genre of Japanese literature; authors write what’s top of mind and follow their random thoughts. The genre is more personal than performative and gives the reader an intimate look at the inner workings of the writer’s mind. Japanese writing creative
Koev li halev (כואב לי הלב) Literally "my head hurts", but used to convey empathy for someone's suffering Yiddish empathy connection
Celístia Brighness from the stars Catalan nature physical
Kuleana Self-imposed responsibility, duty, service Hawaiian strength character
Eesome Pleasing to the eye English beauty
Umay Gettiing tired of a certain food Tagalog food
Cynefin A place where a person or an animal feels it ought to live and belong; it is where nature around you feels right and welcoming Welsh nature feeling
Karelu The mark left on the skin by wearing something tight Tulu physical
Noniná Triple negation. Means yes, with emphasis. Spanish attribute measurement positive
Celístia Brighness from the stars Catalan nature physical
Verschlimmbesserung An attempt at improvement that makes things worse than they already were German adverse




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