Before you read on, I want to ask you: How many languages do you know? Mukadderat. Sortable. Tu’burni. Jabali. Mellifluous. Sombremesa. Every one of these words (phonetically spelt) come from a different language. Each one has a meaning so specific it cannot be translated accurately. Mukadderat (Turkish): the fate/fatality of divine timing. Sortable (French): someone you can take anywhere without being embarrassed. Tu’burni (Arabic): bury me with your love. Jabali (Swahili): strong as rock. Mellifluous (English): a sound that is pleasing to hear. Sombremesa (Spanish): the time you spend talking at the table after finishing a meal. For the intrigue
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