In Other Words: An Illustrated Miscellany of the World's Most Intriguing Words and Phrases by Christopher J. Moore
No two languages are exactly alike. Each language has some words that cannot be directly translated to words in other languages. This short illustrated book explores explores "untranslatable" sayings from other languages. Some are individual words, while others are longer sayings. The words also provide some insight into the nature of the language and people. Some words (like "nirvana") have migrated into usage within English, while others remain obscure in English.
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