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
Ta'arof (تعارف) The complicated set of niceties and social rules to be observed as a form of good manners and proper etiquette Persian society interaction
Angushti za'id Someone with six fingers Persian physical
Khaste Nabashid (خسته نباشید) "I hope that you are not tired" Persian society work
Mahj Looking beautiful after having a disease Persian beauty change
Ba Namak A person "with salt"—funny, witty, flavorful, or charming, as opposed to a humorless, dry person. Persian positive exciting
Nakhur A camel that won't give milk until her nostrils have been tickled Persian nature
Ghalidan Rolling from side to side as lovers do Persian love action connection




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