Eunoia

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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Chantepleurer Singng and crying simultaneously French action
Pålegg Anything that you can put in a sandwich Norwegian food
Naz The pride that comes from knowing that you are loved no matter what you do Urdu love strength positive
Tartle The act of hesitating while introducing someone because you've forgotten their name Scottish funny event friends
Vabba To be at home with the kids Swedish family
Blunda To close your eyes. Can be used literally or figuratively; refuse to see something. Swedish action
Karelu The mark left on the skin by wearing something tight Tulu physical
Hoppilandkalle Guy who jumps to dry land to moor a boat Swedish action
Að redda To save someone or fix something in a time sensitive manner. Icelandic time
moņ (моң) Sadness; melody; lyricism Bashkir adverse music
Достолепие (dostolepiye) Contains the roots for dosta (a lot) and lepota (beautiful) from Old Bulgarian language. The word literally means full of beauty but it is more like a combination of noble, full of values, beautiful and brave for man and femininity for women. It is very typical to use this word in context of old traditional photos of people where one appreciate the beauty of the past. Bulgarian beauty
Kairosclerosis A moment in which you realize that you're happy but simultaneously destroy that happiness by overthinking it English happiness reflection change
Beschaulich Quiet, pensive; living a simple life; pleasantly contemplative, unhurried in a fashion that inspires mental well-being. German positive
En plein air Outdoors; in the open air. French nature physical
Wú jí (無極) Lit. without highest point, utmost point, ridgepole; ultimate, boundless, limitless; the primodial universe; original nature. Chinese measurement
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
Avos' Doing something without planning, without putting in much effort, yet counting on success Russian luck
Saudade melancholic longing, nostalgia, dreaming wistfulness. Portuguese life
Rudenėja The transition from summer to fall, used to describe all the processes during the change of the seasons, for example leaves changing the colour, constant rain, etc. Lithuanian beauty change
Monachopsis The subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place English awareness society
Umay Gettiing tired of a certain food Tagalog food
Startijenn A kickstart/boost of energy; also denotes perseverance. Breton strength
Hikikomori When a young person who is obsessed with TV, video games, and the internet, withdraws from society Japanese habits society
Vergüenza ajena Shame or embarrassment felt as a result of the actions of others Spanish adverse feeling
A'ama Someone who speaks rapidly, hiding their meaning from one person while communicating it to another Hawaiian interaction
Philoxenia (Φιλοξενία) Love of strangers, guests; a hospitable act of welcome. Greek society
Frostbeule Someone that is very sensitive to cold. That friend that always feels cold. ("frost bite") German attribute friends
Umarell A term referring specifically to men of retirement age who spend their time watching construction sites, especially roadworks – stereotypically with hands clasped behind their back and offering unwanted advice Italian attribute
Carpe Diem Make the most of the present moment or opportunity. Lit. sieze the day. Latin positive
Zugzwang To be forced to make a move even though it will likely to be at your disadvantage German action interaction philosophy




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