English is an incredibly rich language with tons of terms that other languages have picked up in their own lingo. Nonetheless, other languages have plenty of terms, especially when it comes to food, that we could really use in English!
Foodies, here are three terms from other languages that are super useful when talking about food and dining.
“Sobremesa” (Spanish)
Have you ever sat around the table for minutes or even hours with family or friends after a meal, talking about whatever’s on your mind? While we might not have a word for this in English, the Spanish term “sobremesa” perfectly encapsulates this dining tradition.
“Shemomedjamo” (Georgian)
Eating food that’s so good that you can’t stop even if your stomach is full is way too easy to do. However, for some reason, the English language doesn’t have any sort of term for this phenomenon! While “shemomedjamo” from the Georgian language might be long and hard to say, its usefulness is undeniable.
“Utepils” (Norwegian)
Summer’s coming to a close, but you still have plenty of time to enjoy an “utepils” in the coming months. So, what just is this strange Nordic word? Well, it refers to the pleasure of enjoying a beer outside in the warm sun. Isn’t that nice?
