Foreign Words We Need in English

The video explores the vastness of the English vocabulary and its tendency to borrow words from other languages. It highlights untranslatable words from various languages that describe universal concepts and cultural nuances. The video emphasizes the richness of language and how different cultures encapsulate unique experiences in single words, demonstrating the shared human experience across the globe.

What characteristic of the English language contributes to its vast vocabulary?

• Its historical isolation

• Its limited number of speakers

• Its ability to borrow from other languages

• Its strict grammar rules

Which language has a word for the concept of 'staircase wit'?

• Russian

• Spanish

• Italian

• French

What does the Hawaiian word 'Akihi' describe?

• Forgetting directions immediately after receiving them

• Eating food that is too hot

• Feeling sleepy after a meal

• A meaningful look between two people

What does the Georgian word 'shimomachama' refer to?

• Eating out of boredom

• Finishing a meal unintentionally

• A community spirit

• Feeling sleepy after eating

In Spanish culture, what does 'sobremesa' refer to?

• A traditional dance

• A type of dessert

• Lingering at the table after a meal

• A quick meal

What does the Yagan word 'Mami Lapina Tapai' describe?

• A community gathering

• A type of traditional music

• A meaningful look between two people

• A feeling of loneliness

What is the significance of learning about untranslatable words?

• It reveals the universal nature of human experiences

• It emphasizes the complexity of grammar

• It shows the limitations of English

• It highlights the differences between cultures