A collection of my favourite words and phrases from various languages:

1. sisu - Finnish word for something akin to “stiff upper lip”. It is used to describe the Finnish spirit of extreme will and determination in the face of adversity.

2. Vergangenheitsbewältigung - German word for dealing with issues from the past. Literally ‘past-overcoming’. Often means dealing with their national socialist history.

3. takk for sist - Norwegian phrase, equivalently used in English somewhat like “nice to see you again,” but it literally means “thanks for last (time).”

4. 木漏れ日 (komorebi) - Japanese word, specifically referring to sunlight filtering through leaves.

5. dépanneur - In Québec French, it means a corner store, particularly one that sells alcohol. The word comes from dépanner, meaning ‘to help out, fix, repair.’