04 Aug 17
In German, there is a word, "Ohrwurm", literally "ear worm", which means an annoying tune or refrain you can't get out of your head. Like that blasted jingle you heard in a tv advert last night, or the current Ariana Grande hit (I need to be the one who takes you home) which my teenage daughters play incessantly, etc.
Any further suggestions from other languages?
04 Aug 17
Originally posted by @moonbuswhanau
[bAny further suggestions from other languages?[/b]
/ˈfɑːnaʊ/
NZ noun
plural noun: whanau
an extended family or community of related families who live together in the same area.
04 Aug 17
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeIs it more useful to say "atama ga warui" rather than "stupid"?
Atama ga warui. (Japanese).
Literally, 'bad in the head' = Stupid.
Where I am: "ngawur", which doesn't translate well into English. If at all. In fact, it's hard to say exactly what it means. But it's a very useful word nevertheless. Say it at any time, in any situation, and people will be impressed by your insight. Whatever that insight might have been perceived as being.
Originally posted by @handyandyIndeed it is sir, if you want to call somebody stupid without them realising.
Is it more useful to say "atama ga warui" rather than "stupid"?
I say it to my Manager all the time (having previously told them it meant 'good idea' ).
04 Aug 17
Originally posted by @moonbus🙂
atama ga warui 1200 pounds > my Swiss bank account = very good idea!
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I've created a monster.
04 Aug 17
Originally posted by @handyandyThat's a favourite of mine. The Germans have many brilliant words:
Schadenfreude ~ Enjoying another person's misfortune.
Kummerspeck (Grief bacon)
When a relationship ends or during other times of sadness, anger, or worry, it’s common to put on a few pounds of Kummerspeck. What it means is the excess weight put on by emotional overeating. So when you find yourself on the couch watching “Bridget Jones’ Diary” with a tub of ice cream, you are in fact feeding your grief bacon.
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04 Aug 17
Originally posted by @drewnogalBackpfeifengesicht: Michael Gove.
That's a favourite of mine. The Germans have many brilliant words: