Even if you're only fluent in one language, you should set out to learn a few different words from around the world. That way, it'll be easier for you to express yourself. Cosmopolitan has created a handy grouping of words that you can read about right here:
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1. Cwtch
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Give your loved ones a hug so you can use this word today!
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Embrace the Welsh tradition of cwtch, which is not just any regular hug—it's a heartfelt, safe haven created by the arms of your beloved. More intimate than a mere embrace, a cwtch offers comfort, affection, and a sense of belonging. It's where souls intertwine and worries fade away. So next time you pull your partner close, remember that you're giving them a sanctuary—a loving cocoon that speaks volumes without saying a word. Feel the power of a cwtch as it deepens your connection and envelops both of you in pure, unconditional love.
2. Firgun
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The next time your friend gets good news, you have a word to describe how you feel about it.
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3. Flechazo
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Now you have another word for this phenomenon.
4. Geborgenheit
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Your boyfriend should always make you feel this way.
5. Iktsuarpok
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This is when you feel the good type of adrenaline.
6. Kilig
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Some people refer to this as "butterflies."
7. Mamihlapinatapei
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Now you know what to call it when you and your crush stare at each other.
What other words do you love from other languages?
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Katips: Kilig,,, hope to feel this again
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