7 Beautiful Words That Don't Exist in English

Saudade (Portuguese)

A deep, melancholic longing for someone or something distant or absent.

Hygge (Danish)

Cozy contentment and well-being found in life's simple pleasures.

Toska (Russian)

Profound spiritual anguish, a longing without a specific cause.

Fernweh (German)

A strong desire to explore far-off places, the opposite of homesickness.

Shinrin-yoku (Japanese)

"Forest bathing," a practice for well-being through immersion in nature.

Tarab (Arabic)

The emotional ecstasy induced by music, especially in live performances.

Natsukashii (Japanese)

Nostalgia for the past, often accompanied by longing and fond memories.

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