Your favourite word or sentence in a different language? Explain in English too please. 😌
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I like the idioms. As sometimes, look funny but give an important and different meanings.
- JennyCertified ESL Teacher who helps her student in Conversational English.
My favourite foreign word is "wanderlust" ... I love this because I love travelling :)
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My favorite word is in Afrikaans and the word is "geselligheid". it is a unique concept that doesn't have an exact equivalent in English. it encompasses the idea of a warm, cozy and convivial social gatherings or a sense of togetherness. it represents a feeling of belonging and enjoyment in the company of others. it can be used to describe a relaxed and friendly atmosphere or joyful gathering of friends and loved ones. for example, you would say, " ons het 'n gesellige aand saam met vriende gehad," which translates to " we had a cozy evening together with friends." This word captures the essence of creating a comfortable and enjoyable environment for socializing, and it is often associated with the south African culture of hospitality and community.
Zulu: " ukuhamba ukubona". meaning, travelling opens one's eyes to possibilities.
Schiksaalkreuzung. In German it means a cross of two or more fates
my name is ALISHBA . mera naam alishba hai(urdu)
Mi na, mi cow. Mi naam, mi pla! Thai idiom. Where there are fields, there is rice. Where there's water, there are fish. (Bountiful Thailand)
- Ricardo CamachoEnglish teacher for more than 10 years with experience teaching students of all ages.
"Chingon" in Spanish (Mexican) it means a lot of joy or it could be used to express that something or some situation is really good.
"Carpe Diem" - This phrase is from Latin and is commonly translated as "Seize the day" in English. It encourages individuals to make the most of the present moment and not worry too much about the future. It serves as a reminder to live life to the fullest, take advantage of opportunities, and appreciate the present. In English, "Carpe Diem" is often used as an inspirational phrase to motivate people to embrace the present and make the most of their time. It reminds us to focus on the here and now, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
- Mariya KehayovaOne year offline and online experience, CAE and teaching certificate.
My favourite word is the Portuguese "saudade", in my language we also do not have a translation for it. Neither in English. It is like a bitter - sweet nostalgia.
Other student questions
- How many more English words (Homographs) and definitions can you think of ?
English words that are spelled the same, pronounced the same, but have different meanings: # Homographs 1. Bank (financial institution) and bank (slope or incline) 2. Bat (flying mammal) and bat (sports equipment) 3. Bolt (fastener) and bolt ( sudden movement) 4. Cloud (weather phenomenon) and cloud (collection of data or applications online) 5. Dish (plate or serving container) and dish (prepare and serve food) 6. Draft (preliminary version of a document) and draft (current of air) 7. Light (not heavy) and light (source of illumination) 8. Match (small stick used to produce fire) and match (competition or sporting event) 9. Mean (intend to convey) and mean (unkind or unpleasant) 10. Park (outdoor recreational area) and park (to leave a vehicle in a stationary position) 11. Pen (writing instrument) and pen (enclosure for animals) 12. Pole (long, thin piece of wood or metal) and pole (northern or southern end of the Earth) 13. Right (correct or proper) and right (direction or location)
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