Foreign words that don't have direct translation into English

A favourite of mine is the German Weltschmerz, literally ‘world pain’, a sense of deep sadness at the state of the world,

The Gaelic word bourach describes a right shambles, I think. Very apt on occasion.

Machatunim - not sure if proper spelling, but that is how it sounds. Yiddish word meaning close relatives, not directly related. Eg: the parents and.or siblings of my daughter's husband. Or my son's wifes parents/siblings.

It is such a useful word and nothing like it in English.

Frum - I have always understood as meaning Jewish people who stick very strictly to things like kosher rules.

Lots of lovelky Yiddish word, Meshinginnah - meaning someone who acts in a totally mad way, but not having any sort of mental health meaning. Often used very affectionaely.

Vampiequeen, I love that Japanese word, could have been invented for me!!!!!

There are loads in Geordie - mostly adapted from other languages.
eg 'gan', 'gannin' ='going' I think it comes from a german verb for 'go' eg 'entrance' 'way to go in' is 'eingang'.

Thanks Aggie. As my mother woukd say: It's a sair fecht!

Don'y worry, I will pull myself out of it.

Marydoll, {{{hugs}}}. and

There is a Scottish word scunnered, which doesn't quite translate into English. It however, sums up a feeling of being extremely fed up. In fact it describes my mood very accurately today.

"Kuschisabishii"

A Japanese word. When you're not hungry but you eat because your mouth is lonely.