Six Romantic Words! Poem by Dr.V.K. Kanniappan

1. Saudade - a strong feeling of missing someone you love

Pronunciation: saw•’dah•djee, Origin: Portuguese

2. Tuqburni - a love so deep, you can’t imagine life without your partner.

Literal English translation: “You bury me.”,

Pronunciation: ’tooq•bur•nah, Origin: Arabic

3. Retrouvailles - the joy of reuniting with someone after a long separation. Literally “rediscovery”

Pronunciation: ‘rhoo•trooh•vahy, Origin: French

4. Onsra - the bittersweet feeling that occurs in those who know their love won’t last.

Pronunciation: uhns•’rah, Origin: Boro language of India

5. Mamihlapinatapai - a look between two people in love that expresses unspoken but mutual desire.

Pronunciation: ‘mah•mih•lah•pee•nah•tah•pay, Origin: Fuegian (language of Tierra del Fuego)

6. Koi No Yokan – upon meeting someone, the feeling that the two of you may soon fall in love

Pronunciation: ‘koy•noh•yo•kin, Origin: Japanese

Ref: Reader’s Digest