From Amourette to Zal: Bizarre and Beautiful Words from Europe

Synopsis

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 Żal Takes Us On A Fascinating Journey Around Europe In Twelve Languages, Celebrating Our Cultural Similarities And Differences Along The Way.