20 amazing words that don't exist in English — but really should

"Kummerspeck," which translates to "grief bacon," refers to weight gained due to excessive eating that stems from being sad.

"Gigil" basically refers to a situation of such extreme cuteness it's overwhelming, or the irresistible urge to hug something cute.

"Mencolek" is that thing some people do in which they tap someone on the opposite shoulder to get them to look in the wrong direction.

"Pena ajena" means "to be embarrassed for someone."

The word also exists in German, as "fremdschämen."

"Pana po'o" refers to when you scratch your head to help you remember something you've forgotten.

"Lagom" refers to when something is just the right amount. In Sweden, it also represents the idea of living a balanced life.

"Shouganai" refers to something that can't be helped. It's a sign of resignation, as in "what can you do?"

We're probably all familiar with the act of "shemomedjamo," which refers to overeating.

"Schlemiel" refers to a an inept and clumsy person, and "schlimazel" is a very unlucky person. The two are often combined for comedic effect.

"Schadenfreude" means the joy you feel at another person's pain ("schaden" means "damage" and "freude" means "joy"). This term might be used, for example, when someone cuts you off in traffic while driving, but you still end up passing them, or maybe laughing when someone trips.

"Razbliuto" is a somber word referring to the feelings you have towards someone you once loved but no longer do.

"Koi No Yokan" is not quite love at first sight, but refers to the feeling of meeting someone and knowing that it's inevitable that you will fall in love with them. In other words, it's the "premonition of love."

"Backpfeifengesicht" refers to a face that is asking to be slapped or punched. "Gesicht" means "face," and "backpfeife" is a "slap across the cheek."

"Tartle" is that moment of hesitance before introducing someone because you can't remember their name.

"Fisselig" refers to being flustered to the point of incompetence, thanks to nagging or being watched by someone important.

"Mamihlapinatapai" most describes "a look shared by two people, each wishing that the other would initiate something that they both desire, but which neither wants to begin."

"Estrenar" describes wearing something for the very first time.

"Greng-jai" is that feeling of needing to ask someone for help but feeling bad for the imposition, as well as the fear of hurting someone's feelings.

Hygge is not only the Danish mantra, but a term for a "genial, and intimate feeling associated with sitting around a fire in the winter with close friends."

The somber term "saudade" has many definitions, but often refers to a longing or nostalgia for something you may never have experienced, or may never experience again.

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