Submit a Word

Do you know a word from another language that captures something English simply cannot? We would love to hear about it. The best submissions will be researched, written up, and added to The Lost Words Dictionary with full credit to you.

What We Are Looking For

• Untranslatable words — words with no direct English equivalent
• Cultural depth — words tied to a specific culture or way of life
• Emotional resonance — words that capture feelings we all recognize but struggle to name
• Any language — from widely spoken languages to endangered ones

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The untranslatable word you’d like to submit

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What does this word mean? Describe its meaning and any nuances that make it untranslatable.

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