Depaysement — The feeling of being a foreigner
/ deh-pay-EEZ-mahn /
French

The disorientation felt in a foreign country — the sense of being an outsider. Can be uncomfortable or exhilarating depending on the person.

linguaphile · 2 hours ago · 2 comments
Palegg — Anything put on a slice of bread
/ PAH-leg /
Norwegian

A catch-all word for absolutely anything you put on a slice of bread — cheese, jam, cold cuts, sardines, leftovers. Norwegians are passionate about their pålegg.

wordsmith · 2 hours ago · 2 comments
Sisu — Extraordinary determination in the face of adversity
/ SEE-soo /
Finnish

A Finnish concept of extraordinary resilience, bravery, and tenacity. Not just perseverance, but the ability to act under pressure when all seems lost.

darren · 2 hours ago · 4 comments