German
Germany, Switzerland, Austria
Word USED Very frequently BY everybody
It means "No, you are wrong and I am right" in one word.
"Hier darf man nicht schneller als 50 Meilen fahren!“ "Doch!"
"You cannot drive faster than 50 miles here!" "Yes, you can!"
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Slang USED Frequently BY Young people
(it has Fridayed) • The expression transforms the noun "Friday" ("sexta-feira") into a verb (conjugated in the past, meaning "it has Fridayed"). It is used to mean "the weekend is here", or "let's start the weekend".
"Sextou? Vamos no bar tomar uma cerveja?"
"Has it Fridayed? Shall we go to the pub have a beer?"
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Word USED Frequently BY everybody
(in vain) • Standalone, it indicates disapproval of an action someone says to have done, about it being pointless
"Я рассказал ему все" "зря"
"I told him everything" "In vain"
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Expression USED Frequently BY Likely most Chinese speaking countries
(help) • When a man is cheating on a woman, the woman may choose to stay in the relationship, and may also choose to leave. Sometimes when they choose to leave, they will tell others they choose to leave to 成全他们 (Chéng Quán Tā Mēn, literally: help them), as in: they seems to be a perfect match, I will step aside and help them to be the perfect couple. This is sort like the "acceptance" stage of grief. But depending on the perspective this can also be interpreted as self-moved: you didn't do anything much but thought your act was noble.
A：我听说你男朋友劈腿了。 B：对我们分手了，我成全了他们。
A: I heard your boyfriend was cheating on you. B: Yes we broke up, I helped them.
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Swedish
| Norrländska
Norrland,
Sweden
Word USED Frequently BY Everybody
To not have the energy or will to do something.
"Ja ids int me nå längre"
"I don't have the energy, want to anymore"
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Expression USED Very frequently BY Everybody
This is the common informal expression showing a state of being surprised, amazed, or overwhelmed by something. Often used to express astonishment or disbelief.
"Трясця, ти знов не вимкнув світло?"
"No way! Seriously? "
Submitted January 2024 by 2stya
Interjection USED Very frequently BY Everyone
(God gives it) • A Jack-of-all-trades to express admiration, surprise or importance, usually in situations where one wants to stress something happened above average, or one perceived it as such.
"Déu n'hi do com va ploure ahir" "Tens gana? Déu n'hi do!" "Déu n'hi do la cua que hi ha per comprar el nou Iphone"
"God gives it it rained yesterday" "Are you hungry? God gives it!" "God gives it there is a queue to buy the new iPhone"
Submitted February 2024 by anonymous
Hindi, Sanskrit, Indian Languages
India
Word USED Frequently BY Everybody
Dharma is translated into English sometimes as religion. But it is no where near close. In that regard its an actual untranslateable. It comes from the root called "Dhr" - "to bear / carry". Some close translations include righteousness, duty etc.
"Helping a sick person is my Dharma. Taking care of my elderly parents is my Dharma. "
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Slang USED Very frequently BY Everyone
(adjective) • (raw) • It´s the Mexican version of "hangover" in English.
"Estoy bien pedo. Mañana estaré muy crudo."
"I am so drunk. I am going to be raw tomorrow."
Slang USED Frequently BY Teens
(phrase) • This is used to describe something that is really cool or surprising. "Figata" comes from the word "figa", which is the explicit term for vagina.
"L'anno prossimo vado ai Caraibi." "Che figata!"
"Next year I am going to the Caribbean." "So cool!"
Word USED Frequently BY Newfoundlanders
Verb, used to describe the act of shopping with the express intent of not buying anything.
"Come on b’y, let’s go twack ‘til dinner time."
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Expression USED Frequently BY Everybody
Means awesome or good, or a less aggressive form of f*** yeah!
“I just won $1000 on a scratcher.” “Sweet as!”
Submitted February 2024 by anonymous
Slang USED Frequently BY Canadians
(n.) • Common way to drink coffee in Canada. 2 cream and 2 sugar.
“Hi, can I order a double-double please?”
Slang USED Very frequently BY Everybody
A hurrying word, like "let's go" or "come on", but sometimes used as a general exclamation of annoyance. Rooted in the Arabic exclamation "Ya Allah".
"יאללה נו, צריך לזוז!" "נו יאללה, שחרר אותי"
"Yallah, [we] gotta go!" "Yallah, let me go."
Submitted January 2024 by optimisticlucio
Slang USED Frequently BY Everybody
Used on informal situations, to refer directly or indirectly to someone else. Mostly street slang. Also sometimes used as an exclamation indicating singularity of the referred person.
"Laura es una buena chabona" "¿Que haces chabón?" "Chabón, ¿que estas haciendo?" "¡Que chabón!"
"Laura is a good fellow" "Hey, how are you?" "Hey, what are you doing?" "What a guy!"
Submitted January 2024 by sanchokan
English
| Pittsburghese
Pittsburgh,
United States
Word USED Frequently BY People who grew up in Pittsburgh
Much like, "y'all" or "youse guys," it is a pronoun used when referring to a group of people.
"Yinz watch 'at game last night?"
Submitted January 2024 by isophist
English
Chicago,
United States
Word USED Frequently BY Everybody, but mostly seasoned parkers
The practice of placing objects in the space where one parks one's car on the street to prevent or deter another car from parking in the spot while one's car is elsewhere. In parts of the city where most of the available parking is on the street, this became a common practice during winter, as people who spent time and energy shoveling the snow around their parked cars didn't want someone else to then take advantage of it. Most point to severe blizzards in the late 1960s/early 1970s as the origin of this practice, though the term "dibs" referring to it is considered to have started with a Chicago Tribune Columnist in 1999. Chicago City Code officially identifies the practice as illegal, though enforcement is often inconsistent. Residents' opinions on the practice are often polarized and disagreements have at times led to acts of vandalism and/or violence between offended parties. Similar practices have been observed in Pittsburgh ("Parking Chair"), Baltimore (same), Boston ("Space Saving"), and Philadelphia ("Savesies").
"Don't park there, Tony. See that old toilet? Someone's got dibs on that spot, and it'd be unwise to provoke someone who can lift an object that heavy all by themself."
Submitted January 2024 by sachertortoise
Expression USED Very frequently BY Everybody
A common Turkish expression used to wish someone ease in their work or task. It's a form of well-wishing, showing empathy and support for someone's effort. It can be used in various contexts, from casual to professional settings, and is often said to someone who is working or about to undertake a task. The phrase embodies the communal and supportive spirit of Turkish culture, where acknowledging and encouraging each other's endeavors is customary.
After paying for their groceries at a busy supermarket, the customer says to the cashier, "Kolay gelsin!" as he leaves.
Submitted February 2024 by imran
