6 words exist only in 1 language

6 words exist only in 2 languages

No other language has words the same meaning

I’ve faced a couple of words lately in my language (Arabic) and in the Japanese language since I’m an anime fan :P.

Those words basically are not really translated into other languages and you need to construct a sentence in English for example to explain the meaning of them or to deliver the same message.

Gambatte

This word is usually used to encourage someone to do something that you believe they can do it. like a support word. something like “you can do it!”.

Usually, its said very out loud to make the other person more and more confident to do what they’re intending to do.

نعيما ( Naeman )

It’s an Arabic word which I was never able to find in other cultures (beside Turkish which at the end was originated from Arabic), people say this to someone who just took a shower, got a haircut, washed his hair, cut/trimmed his beard, basically whatever gets someone’s freshened up. The literal meaning is: blesses be on you. but the way it’s used is to share this tiny happiness when someone feels fresh and make him feel good about it :).

صحه ( Sahha )

We say this when someone coughs, its meaning is exactly what people intend it to mean, which is health. so hopefully you’re good and its just a normal cough. sometimes it’s said when someone ate something and is having hard time swallowing it. other times it’s said when someone is eating and you want to tell him glad you’re enjoying the food.

Itadakimasu

Its a word in Japanese where people say it before eating food. It’s very similar to the word bon appetit(in french) but somehow is different. It’s translated as “I humbly receive,” but when people say it, it means “Let’s eat”.

Tadaima

Japanese people say this when they come home, it’s like they’re saying Im back home .

Ittekimasu

Japanese word as well, said when people are leaving the house. it’s like saying Hey everyone! I’m leaving now.

Thanks for being interested in such a weird topic 😅.. don’t you have anything else to read!

I’m just kidding, it’s really interesting to learn those tiny things or at least to be aware that different languages do affect how you think or how your attitude is towards others.

Thanks for reading 😃

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