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20 Foreign Words So Beautiful They Simply Can’t Be Translated

Though complex and extensive, the English language still lacks some spunk that some older dialects have created. More specifically, those words with advanced and full meanings we simply can’t translate.

In fact, the only way they could be put into English is through longer explanations. These words are beautiful, exciting, funny and clever all at the same time and it would be so cool to adapt them in our everyday jargon (and it’d make some conversations a lot easier, too).

But if it simply doesn’t work out with a clash of languages, maybe knowing these words could be a great incentive to learn a new language!

No matter what you do with them, these 20 words we’re about to introduce will only enrich your life and expand your knowledge in the most awesome way. Enjoy!

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1. Bilita Mpash (Bantu)

An amazing dream. Not just a “good” dream; the opposite of a nightmare.

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