Foreign Travel Words you need to know that English just doesn’t have!
Do you find yourself always dreaming of your next trip? As soon as one adventure ends, you’re thinking up your next one? If this is the case, odds are you have heard of the English word ‘wanderlust’ before, and won’t be shaking that desire to travel any time soon.
This post will hopefully find you some new words to describe your wanderlust! So in honour of the languages I have been personally been learning recently (German, French, and Swedish), here are six foreign travel words to help you describe that ever-present wanderlust you have been feeling.
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Fernweh | German | Noun
[ˈfɛrnve:]
This is a German word that literally translates to ‘Far Ache’. It means ‘the desire to go to distant places, especially those that you have never been to’.
If being stuck at home has got you dreaming of all the places you’ll be wishing to go when lockdown is over, this is the perfect word for you.
2. Trouvaille | French | Noun
[trüˈvī]
This is a French word used to describe a valuable discovery that is happened upon by chance.
As much as you can plan your trip, there are often these moments of serendipity along the way; sometimes they make for the best memories too!
3. Livsnjutare | Swedish | Noun
[lɪftsˈnutərə]
Literally this Swedish word means ‘Life Enjoyer’, and is what you would use to describe someone who profoundly enjoys life, taking every opportunity to live it to the fullest.
In my opinion, travelling the word definitely is a great way to live life to its fullest, so I will absolutely be adding this word to my vocabulary.
4. Sehnsucht | German | Noun
[‘ze:nzʊxt]
This German word directly translates to ‘Seeing Addiction’, it refers to a heartfelt yearning and longing for past and future travels.
Is there a better word to describe this past year of quarantines and travel restrictions?
5. Dépaysement | French | Noun
[‘depɛizmɑ̃]
If you enjoy a constant change of scenery, this is the perfect word for you. This French word describes the feeling of being in a different or foreign place, away from your home.
As a self proclaimed ‘nomad’, this one definitely resonates with me.
6. Resfeber | Swedish | Noun
[rɛs’feɪbər]
Swedish for the restlessness one feels before their journey begins, it is a mix of anticipation and anxiety all at once.
With how long we have been in lockdown, this is a word many of us hope to be feeling again real soon before our next travels!
Leave a comment down below of your favourite foreign travel words
