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Things that are lacking in the English language.
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Eve Wrote:I don't use colloquial English. And I am just particular when it comes to feelings and words to describe them. For example, what word would you use to describe the euphoria of new love? There is no word, only ways with already present words. And "butterflies" is not enough, lol.

Ah, I understand what you mean. Maybe it's just my limited knowledge in Swedish, but Swedish probably has even less words to express emotion. I don't even think "ecstasy" would encompass the feeling you described.
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RE: Things that are lacking in the English language. - by Elektrisk - 04-06-2010, 02:58 PM

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