Retrouvailles (French): The joy people feel after meeting loved ones again after a long time apart.
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Quotes tagged ‘Words For Emotions’
Kanyininpa (Pintupi): Intimate and active relationship between carer and caree.
Gjensynsglede (Norwegian): The joy of meeting someone you haven't seen in a long time.
Gigil (Tagalog): The irresistible urge to pinch someone because they are loved or cherished.
Famn (Swedish): The area/space within two embracing arms.
Cafune (Portuguese): Tenderly running one’s fingers through a loved one’s hair.
Sabsung (Thai): Being revitalized through something that livens up one’s life.
Geborgenheit (German): Feeling protected and safe from harm.
Cwtch (Welsh): To hug, a safe welcoming place.
Commuovere (Italian): To be moved in a heartwarming way, usually relating to a story that moved you to tears
Tiám (Farsi): The twinkle in your eye when you first meet someone.
Gezellig (Dutch): Describes much more than just coziness—a positive, warm emotion or feeling rather than just something physical—and connotes time spent with loved ones, togetherness.
Wabi-Sabi (Japanese): Finding beauty in the imperfections, an acceptance of the cycle of life and death.
Forelsket (Norwegian): The indescribable euphoria you experience as you begin to fall in love.
Naz (Urdu): The pride and assurance that comes from knowing you are loved unconditionally.
Kilig (Tagalog): The feeling of butterflies in your stomach, usually when something romantic or cute takes place.