14 Genuinely Fascinating Words In Other Languages That English Seriously Needs

Published: Mar 6, 2026 5:01 PM • Updated: Mar 6, 2026 5:10 PM • Original source

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"In Polish, just like in Russian, the is a word that specifically means a 24-hour period. It's 'doba' in Polish."

"And in the spirit of 'blunda,' we also have 'gapa' to have your mouth open."

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