Words Beyond Translation: Ojalá
Cusco, Peru How often does what we desperately wish for come true? Ojalá has always been one of my favorite...
Words Beyond Translation: Ichi-go Ichi-e (いちごいちえ)
A Japanese Encounter in Nepal Think of all the people you meet in your lifetime. What if you recognized each...
Words Beyond Translation: Hacerle Ganas
Antigua, Guatemala The expression “hacerle ganas” in Spanish captures a sentiment of strength and perseverance that I’ve consistently found present...
Words Beyond Translation: Retrouvailles
When I think of a reunion, I imagine two long-lost lovers running towards one another, limbs akimbo as fireworks play...
Words Beyond Translation: Lagom
Skinnskatteberg, Sweden The Swedes are well-known for their minimalist, functional, and sustainable approach to living, and this is reflected in...
Words Beyond Translation: Waldeinsamkeit
Colorado, United States I recently came to learn of a German word that perfectly captures one’s deep and intimate connection...
Words Beyond Translation: Vale la Pena
Lazio, Italy Vale la pena is an Italian expression that has a direct translation but, as a native Italian speaker,...
Words Beyond Translation: Saudade
Belo Horizonte, Brazil No one had to teach me the meaning of saudade, because I’ve intimately understood it since I...
Words Beyond Translation: Kefi
I experienced kefi before I even knew it was a word. Kefi accurately captures Greek culture as I’ve experienced it. The...
Words Beyond Translation: Rasa
JAVA, INDONESIA As a writer and a traveler, I scavenge the world for words that carry far more meaning than...
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