The Swedes are well-known for their functional and sustainable approach to living. This is best reflected in the untranslatable word lagom.
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Words Beyond Translation
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The expression hacerle ganas captures a sentiment of strength and perseverance: Specifically, what it means to keep moving forward towards a goal, even when faced with adversity.
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Every language has its limits, and sometimes, it can be hard to find the…
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Ichi-go ichi-e is an old Japanese proverb. The concept dates back to 16th-century Japanese tea ceremonies. It speaks to the idea that no one encounter can ever be created.
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Cusco, Peru How often does what we desperately wish for come true? Ojalá has…
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When I think of a reunion, I imagine two long-lost lovers running towards one…
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Colorado, United States I recently came to learn of a German word that perfectly…
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Lazio, Italy Vale la pena is an Italian expression that has a direct translation…
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Belo Horizonte, Brazil No one had to teach me the meaning of saudade, because…
