Sometimes you just can’t find the right words. Often times, you can describe something with a long-winded explanation, but wouldn’t it be great if you could just spit it out with one eloquent phrase or word?
Just because there isn’t an English word for some bizarre occurrence or item doesn’t mean another language doesn’t have one. Take a look at how detailed other languages are in describing certain things – now I know what to call someone who seriously needs a slap in the face!
1. Pesamenteiro
2. Prozvonit
3. Pisan Zapra
4. Pikikiwepogosi
5. Pu’ukaula
6. Rire dans sa barbe
7. Tsujigiri
8. Pochemuchka
9. Tingo
10. Shlimazl
11. Papakata – this Maori word is for when one of somebody’s legs is shorter than the other.
12. Gattara
13. Nakhur
14. Gintawan
15. Backpfeifengesicht
(via Listverse, Huffington Post)
As terrible as it sounds, I totally have a friend who goes to wakes for the free food – or a Pesamenteiro. Do you know someone who is characterized by one of these words? Share it with them!
These 15 Foreign Language Words Describe Super Specific And Hilarious Situations
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