Can You Guess The Meaning Of These 10 Untranslatable Words From 4 Languages?

There are many words in foreign languages that encapsulate concepts for which we English speakers require a whole sentence to describe. Take this quiz and unlock a few novelties along the way. Best of luck!

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What does the German word "Kopfkino" mean?

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To have a photographic memory

The images in your head when you imagine how a situation may unravel

2

What does the Spanish word "desvelado" mean?

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To be unable to sleep because you are kept awake by someone or something

The intimate pillow-talk that couples share before going to sleep

3

What does the French word "dépayser" mean?

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To lead a life of near constant travel

To leave your comfort zone

4

What does the Italian word "dietrologia" mean?

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The belief that hidden dimensions underlie surface reality

The irrational attribution of positive characteristics to subjectively beautiful things

5

What does the German word "Schnapsidee" mean?

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An idea that follows extensive brainstorming

A crazy, crackpot idea that may result from alcohol consumption

6

What does the French word "nombrilisme" mean?

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Self-centeredness, egoism and self-absorption

The sixth-sense we have for where treasure lies

7

What does the Italian word "struggimento" mean?

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A mix of gut-wrenching misery and yearning

A bald man's mourning for the loss of his hair

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What does the German word "Ohrwurm" mean?

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Someone who always sings the wrong lyrics to a song

A song that you can't get out of your head

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What does the Italian word "rocambolesco" mean?

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A heady mix of the fantastic, the adventurous and the nail-biting

To be afraid of fast moving water

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One of the most popular drinks is a mix of cola and wine called "calimocho".

A large gathering of people in a public place in order to consume alcohol

A gathering of wine connoisseurs