Another 10 Words with No English Equivalent

Another 10 Words with No English Equivalent
It’s safe to say that every language in this world has its own set of unique words that do not have an English equivalent.  Some even say that there are more than a million of these kinds of words!  A while back we came out with a Part 1 of this list of 10 Unique Words with No English Equivalent.  We now present to you Part 2 of this list with Another 10 Unique Words with No English Equivalent!

1. Estrenar

10 Unique Words with No English Equivalent Part 2

Language: Spanish

To experience wearing something for the first time. Like a silky-smooth new dress shirt straight out of the box.

2. Gigil

10 Unique Words with No English Equivalent Part 2

A Filipino word for the act of wanting to pinch something because it is so cute.

3. Bakku-shan

10 Unique Words with No English Equivalent Part 2

A word for a woman who looks gorgeous and beautiful from behind but completely opposite when it comes to her front-side appearance.  Similar to “butter face” or “but-her face” in English. 

4. Pana Po’o

10 Unique Words with No English Equivalent Part 2

The act of scratching your head to help you remember something you may have forgotten. 

5. Kummerspeck

10 Unique Words with No English Equivalent Part 2

Extra and excess weight one has gained from emotional overeating. Often due to depression or stress.

6. Merienda

10 Unique Words with No English Equivalent Part 2

A meal in between lunch and dinner.  Could be just a snack or an actual meal.

7. Shouganai

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A word referring to something that can’t be helped.  Kind of like saying, “What can you do about it?”

8. Greng-jai

10 Unique Words with No English Equivalent Part 2

A Thai word for the feeling of wanting to ask someone for help but doubting yourself because you feel bad for imposing on them.

9. Hygge

10 Unique Words with No English Equivalent Part 2

A word used for a friendly, intimate feeling one gets when sitting around a fire in the winter with close companions.

10. Slampadato

10 Unique Words with No English Equivalent Part 2

What the Italians calls someone who looks unnaturally orange and tan from spending way too much time in tanning salons.

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