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Mmerikani (Swahili & English)'s avatar

Another fascinating cross-cultural word treat, Kristin...thank you!

Would you ever consider putting the approximate pronunciation of these gems? For example, HERE-eye-th. (I did NOT know that pronunciation--I had to look it up, lol.)

Thank you and happy day,

Mmerikani

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Kristin Wong's avatar

That's a great idea, thanks!

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Amine Hammou 🏴's avatar

Depth of feelings that you just can't seem to put into words... You just did put it into one!

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Kristin Wong's avatar

Ha! Good point. Thanks for sharing!

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Joyce Chou's avatar

What a poignant feeling! Thanks for sharing, Kristin. I wonder if hiraeth is more common among children of immigrants, i.e., a longing for a home that you do not know.

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