untranslatable words

Lexical Gaps Across Languages

Ever wonder why German has a word for taking pleasure in someone else's misfortune (*Schadenfreude*), but English doesn't? This post…

6 days ago

Constructing a Field Dictionary from Scratch

Imagine being the first outsider to document a language with no written form. How would you create its first-ever dictionary?…

1 month ago

The One-Word Language Myth: Yaghan

The viral myth claims *mamihlapinatapai* is an untranslatable Yaghan word for a romantic, unspoken look. The truth, however, is far…

1 month ago

Translating Poetry’s Untranslatable Soul

Translating poetry is far more than swapping words; it's an art of re-creation. How do you capture a rhyme, a…

5 months ago

Exploring the Untranslatable: Unique Concepts in the German Language

The German language, steeped in rich history and nuanced cultural practices, is famous for its unique expressions and idiosyncrasies. Some…

2 years ago

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