We asked the followers of the Global Lingo Twitter feed what their favourite non-English words are. There were some surprising answers as you can see.
What are your favourite non-English words? Let us know in the comment section below
Gemma gave me her favourite non-English word: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
The Welsh name of a village in Anglesey. This is the longest European place-name, but incredibly not the longest one in the world!
Update
Chelsea Lund commented on Linkedin.
“Arschgeweih” – the inventive German word for “tramp stamp”. It should be mentioned that “Arschgeweih” literally translates to “ass antlers.” Logical, those Germans.
Jacqui Pybus commented on Twitter
You asked about favourite foreign words? sterkte (Dutch) – used to wish someone strength when going through tough times 🙂
… I also like gesellig – also Dutch – means cosy, friendly, appealing (like a pub with a open fire)
John Toolan commented on Twitter
The French “jouissance” …..no real English equivalent, but “to enjoy”….or “orgasm”…
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