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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Voorpret That feeling of excitement you get even before an event actually takes place. Literally translates to “pre-fun.” Dutch happiness feeling exciting
Ser/Estar The verb 'to be' is two different verbs in Spanish. Ser is 'what you are' and estar is 'how you are/where you are' Spanish attribute
Mamihlapinatapai A look shared by two people, each wishing that the other would initiate something that they both desire but which neither wants to begin Yaghan love feeling
Zgabalj Mixture of all the bad things in the world, combined Serbian adverse society
Orphic Mysterious and entertaining; beyond ordinary understanding English reflection
Flâner verb. to purposely wander, to decide to explore with no final destination. French explore travel
Schnapsidee An idea you have when you're drunk and will probably not considered anymore once you're sober German thinking change
Gezelligheid Coziness, fun, the general togetherness that gives people a warm feeling. Dutch friends society positive
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
Dhurna Extorting payment from someone by sitting at their front door and staying there until you get paid Hindi action persistence
Putzfimmel Adjective for someone who is obsessed with cleaning German habits
Zhì (智) Wisdom, perspicacity, knowledge. Chinese thinking awareness
Arbejdsglæde Literally "work happiness"; the feeling of happiness provoked by a satisfying job Danish work happiness feeling
Uitbuiken Literally means giving your belly or stomach space to expand after a proper dinner. It signifies being so full that you really have to go lay down and ''uitbuiken''. Dutch food action
Tôpäj (төпәй) Interjection that is used to forewarn a child of falling Bashkir action
Gula Gluttony, greed; indulgence; eating simply for the taste (i.e., not from hunger). Spanish adverse
Carpe Diem Make the most of the present moment or opportunity. Lit. sieze the day. Latin positive
Mauri ora The essence that animates humans Nogay character
Naz The pride that comes from knowing that you are loved no matter what you do Urdu love strength positive
Nostalgie de la boue A yearning for degradation, depravity, or other crude/base aspects of life, literally "a yearning for mud" French feeling
Bon vivant Someone who enjoys and appreciates the good life. French positive happiness
Pole Sorry; can also express empathy and understanding. Swahili thinking life
Resfeber Travel fever/bug; the feeling of excitement and nervousness experienced by a traveller before undertaking a journey. Swedish travel physical
Nekojita (ねこじた) Literally "cat's tongue"; a person who is sensitive to hot food and especially hot drinks Japanese food attribute
Gemes The state of going out of one's mind in adoration of something that is extremely likeable or cute Indonesian funny emotion
Schnapsleiche So who passed out drunk ("liquor corpse") German adverse event friends
Eunoirophrenia The peace of mind that comes with having pleasant dreams. Greek feeling positive
Rhwe To sleep on the floor without a carpet, drunk and naked Tsonga funny event
Merak A feeling of bliss and the sense of oneness with the universe that comes from the simplest of pleasures. It is the pursuit of small, daily pleasures that all add up to a great sense of happiness and fulfillment. Serbian positive growth
Overskud Extra/excess energy; do have sufficient resources to do something; profit (in an economic context). Danish attribute




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