Mudita Sanskrit (n) taking delight in the happiness of others, vicarious joy. Sobremesa Spanish (n) the time after lunch or dinner spent talking to the people you shared the meal with. Lagom Swedish (n) just the right amount. Gigil Philippines (n) the overwhelming urge to squeeze or pinch something very cute Jayus Indonesian (n) a joke so poorly told and unfunny you can’t help but laugh Meraki Greek (v) to do something with soul, creativity, or love; when you leave a piece of yourself in your work. Fernweh German (n) a longing to travel. Missing a place you’ve never been. Voorpret Dutch (n) pre-fun, the sense of enjoyment felt before a party or event takes place. Hygge Danish (n) ab absence of anything annoying, taking pleasure from the presence of gentle or soothing things. Tidsoptimist Swedish (n) a person who is always late because they think they have more time than they do. A time optimist. Nunchi Korean (n) the ability to gauge mood of others, read the atmosphere, and react appropriately. Shemomedjamo Georgian (v) to continue eating part the point of being full because the food tastes so good. Tsundoku Japanese (n) the act of buying a book and leaving it unread, often piled together with other unread books.
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