kääntämätöntä
kääntämätöntä is a Finnish word that translates to "untranslatable" in English. It refers to words, phrases, or concepts that are difficult or impossible to translate accurately or fully into another language. This difficulty can arise from several factors, including cultural specificity, nuances of meaning, lack of equivalent vocabulary, or idiomatic expressions.
There are many examples of untranslatable words across languages. For instance, the German word "Schadenfreude" describes
The concept of untranslatability highlights the deep connection between language and culture. Words often carry cultural
While some might view untranslatability as a limitation, others see it as an opportunity for linguistic richness