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Closed 6 Romantic Words with No English Equivalent

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Saudade
Pronunciation: saw•’dah•djee
Origin: Portugese
Definition: n., a strong feeling of missing someone you love.




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Tuqburni
Pronunciation: ’tooq•bur•nah
Origin: Arabic
Definition: n., a love so deep, you can’t imagine life without your partner. Literal English translation: “You bury me.”




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Retrouvailles
Pronunciation: ‘rhoo•trooh•vahy
Origin: French
Definition: n., the joy of reuniting with someone after a long separation. Literally “rediscovery.”




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Onsra
Pronounced: uhns•’rah
Origin: Boro language of India
Definition: n., the bittersweet feeling that occurs in those who know their love won’t last.




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Mamihlapinatapai
Pronunciation: ‘mah•mih•lah•pee•nah•tah•pay
Origin: Fuegian (language of Tierra del Fuego)
Definition: n., a look between two people in love that expresses unspoken but mutual desire.




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Koi No Yokan
Pronunciation: ‘koy•noh•yo•kin
Origin: Japanese
Definition: n., upon meeting someone, the feeling that the two of you may soon fall in love.
 

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