26 August 2013

Illustrations Of ‘Untranslatable’ Words From Other Cultures





We are often rendered inarticulate in the face of certain emotions and feelings, as there simply isn't a word for everything.



With the pliability of language, coupled with some creative sparks, certain words have been coined by people of different cultures and languages in attempt to fill the lapses in language.



The folks at Maptia have taken 11 of these quirky words and made them into charming illustrations akin to educational picture cards.



Enjoy rolling these words off your tongue as you read them.











































[via Maptia]