The bread used to sop up the last bit of sauce.
Scarpetta, Italy
Untranslatable and beautiful words from around the world to describe food
Food is the universal language, so it’s no surprise that around the world there are a great many words to describe those indescribable feelings, moments, and flavours that come with the joy of eating. These are our favourite untranslatable words that just work.
Kummerspeck, Germany
Literally ‘grief bacon‘ this is to eat your feelings, or the weight you gain when grieving.
Sobremesa, Spain
The act of relaxing at the table after a meal.
Futterneid, Germany
Food envy or regret over what you have ordered.
Pelinti, Ghana
To move hot food around in your mouth.
Shemomedjamo, Georgia
When you’re full, but the food is so good you keep eating.
Kuidare, Japan
To eat yourself into bankruptcy.
Honbap, Korea
The act of eating alone, not negative.
Utepils, Norway
Beer that is drunk outside.
Culaccino, Italy
The mark left on the table by a cold glass.
Takam, Philippines
An intense desire or longing for something delicious.
Sgriob, Ireland
The itchiness of the upper lip just before taking a sip of whisky.
