Eunoia

Words That Don't Translate

Eunoia was built in 24h by Steph. Search 500+ untranslatable words by 70+ languages and 50+ tags, or click refresh to see a new batch. Enjoy!


Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Yoisho A word without meaning, said when flopping into a chair after a hard day at work or lifting a heavy bag. Japanese event physical work
Koshatnik A dealer in stolen cats Russian adverse character work
Nito-onna A woman so dedicated to her career that she has no time to iron blouses, so dresses only in knitted tops. Japanese society work
Eomchina Contraction of the phrase "Mom's friend's son". Academically successful (and possibly wealthy) male student who is the target of envy among others Korean family society work
Fucha To use company time and resources for one's own purposes Portuguese work adverse
Arbejdsglæde Literally "work happiness"; the feeling of happiness provoked by a satisfying job Danish work happiness feeling
Dugnad Communal work in a gathering for mutually accomplishing a task (ex: a knitting bee) Norwegian work society connection
Halyava (Халява) Getting something without working for it Russian luck positive work
Kyoiku mama A mother who relentlessly pushes her children toward academic achievement Japanese family work growth
Khaste Nabashid (خسته نباشید) "I hope that you are not tired" Persian society work




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