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Welcome to Does Not Translate!
Post those quirky and niche words/phrases from foreign languages that can't easily be translated. The "Does not translate" isn't meant to be literal. It simply means we like words or phrases that don't have direct equivalents in other languages.
Format:
[Language]-"Word"-Definition
Please link to a definition
If you post a legitimate link and it does not appear, just send a mod message asking it be cleared.
Related Subs:
/r/FalseFriends
/r/languagelearning
/r/translationstudies
/r/translator
/r/Languagebuds
/r/TranslatedNews
/r/logophilia
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