Untranslatable Words Card Set, Word Enthusiast Gift

This set of 20 cards celebrates some of our favorite words from the world’s languages, pairing each one with an evocative image to capture the essence of important emotions and ideas. Designed to inspire deeper reflection on language and feeling, these cards bring into focus the subtle beauty of expression.

Example Cards

• DUENDE (Spanish): A heightened sense of emotion inspired by a deeply moving piece of art.
• FORELSKET (Norwegian): The euphoric feeling at the beginning of love—when someone so perfect seems to complete us. "I was overpowered by forelsket as our fingers interlaced…"
• YŪGEN (Japanese): The mood of sensing a mysterious beauty in the universe—moonlight, snow on distant mountains, or the sun rising over the ocean evoke this sensibility.

Inspired by the excitement of discovering an old photograph or object in an antique shop, each card feels both familiar and foreign, creating an experience that’s infinitely evocative.