We know for a fact that language and culture are intricately intertwined that one influences the other in tremendous, and sometimes amazing, ways. It is this intertwining that makes translations from one language to another extremely difficult. You can only translate words and concepts that exist in both cultures. Cultural subtleties that are not shared […]
30 Untranslatable Words From Other Languages (Illustrated). Read More »
Every language has a list of rarely used words that very few people know. They are not commonly known because they are rarely needed. Why bother learning something that you will not use..right? But for us, language nerds, that’s what gives meaning to our lives. Tracking down words and what they mean satisfies a curiosity
30 English Words That Are Rarely Known To Most People. Read More »
Swear words can be quite different across European languages, adding a colorful touch to everyday expressions. For example, in English, you might hear someone say a word like “damn” when they’re annoyed, while in French, they might use “merde.” In Spanish, “maldición” might be thrown around, and in German, you might come across “verdammt.” These
We certainly have an idea about the common surname of our own countries. But have you ever thought about what might be the most common surnames in other countries? If you don’t know, NetCredit designed a map just to enlighten you about this. So here is a comprehensive map that reveals the most common surnames in every
The Most Common Surnames in Every Country [Mapped]. Read More »
It’s guaranteed that you have or will run into some of these Latin terms in anything including the lightest reading. That’s because they’re everywhere. In newspapers, textbooks, manuals, et cetera. They are used in, inter alia, academic writing, text messaging, and, quite extensively, law documents. So, they are, ipso facto, very important to know. Ergo, we thought it’s a
77 Common Latin Words and Phrases Used in English That You Should Know. Read More »
Illustrations of untranslatable words serve as delightful windows into the colorful world of language. These visual representations provide a tangible connection to concepts that may otherwise remain abstract in our minds. Through clever drawings or images, we can grasp the essence of words that defy direct translation, capturing their nuanced meanings in a way that
14 Untranslatable Words Turned Into Charming Illustrations. Read More »
In various corners of the world, people from different cultures and countries have their own ways of describing keen learners. These individuals, who eagerly seek knowledge and love to explore new things, go by different names depending on their language and traditions. Some may be called “curious minds” in English-speaking countries, while others might be
Nerd or big bucket? What different cultures call keen learners. Read More »
Change is constant, and that is especially the case for languages. They evolve, they melt into other languages, and sometimes they even dissolve into oblivion. With the advent of written history, some aspects of languages could finally be preserved. And with that, we could know, with some precision, how old a language is or how
These are the Oldest Words in The English language, According to Science. Read More »
The Japanese language and culture are fascinating. One great invention that Japan has brought to the world and touches pretty much everyone is anime. Chances are you are an anime fan or you’ve at least had an encouter with a japanese anime once. Down below are some of the most popular japanese words used in
What kids can do with language is fascinating and sometimes just downright hilarious. And we’ve seen this in several blog posts before, like these children’s hilariously inappropriate spelling mistakes. Sometimes, however, some kids turn up really genius words that it’s hard to believe they’re coming from a kid. The examples below show how kids talk about things
23 Genius Kids Who Came Up With Their Own Words For Common Things, And It’s Hilarious. Read More »
