From Amourette to Zal Bizarre and Beautiful Words from Europe (For When English Just Won't Do)

Fjaka: the sublime state of aspiring to do absolutely nothing. Warmduscher: a 'warm showerer', meaning a bit of a wimp. Tener mano izquierda: literally 'to have a left hand'; to be skilfully persuasive. For all the richness of the English language there are some nuances that other languages capture much better, whether it's a phrase that beautifully articulates a feeling, a wonderfully understated insult that just hits the spot, or a curious idiom. From the melancholic to the funny to the downright peculiar, From Amourette to Zal takes us on a fascinating journey around Europe in twelve languages, celebrating our cultural similarities and differences along the way.

ISBN:	9780750987738
Publisher:	The History Press
Imprint:	The History Press
Published date:	03 Sep 2018
DEWEY:	422.4
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	191
Weight:	308g
Height:	179mm
Width:	173mm
Spine width:	19mm

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