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It made me feel better and more relaxed.

You seem more relaxed than last year.

People will be more relaxed and happy.

➻ In Texas, the laws are more relaxed.

When kids are gifted, they need a more relaxed atmosphere based on what they are interested in.

Одаренные дети нуждаются в более расслабленной атмосфере, основанной на понимании их интересов.

She also noticed that she was more relaxed, almost as if she had no problems.

Она также заметила, что она была более расслабленной, почти как если бы у нее не было проблем.

I’m more relaxed this year.

I feel more relaxed this year.

I do feel more relaxed there.

Again my body became more relaxed.

Maybe I was just more relaxed.

It promotes sound sleep and boosts your mood so that you feel more relaxed and stress-free.

Это способствует крепкому сну и повышает настроение, так что вы чувствовать себя более расслабленным и беззаботным.

Also it has made me feel more relaxed during the day.

You would feel more relaxed during this month.

By the end of 2020, you will find yourself much more relaxed, and you will see a good transformation.

К концу 2020 года вы почувствуете себя намного более расслабленным и увидите хорошую трансформацию.

Generally Spain is very family-orientated and you can feel much more relaxed about your kids safety than you would anywhere else.

В целом Испания является очень ориентированной семьей, и вы можете чувствовать себя гораздо более расслабленным о безопасности ваших детей, чем вы бы в другом месте.

Activists said the atmosphere on September 17 was more relaxed than in previous years.

Активисты заявили, что атмосфера 17 сентября была более расслабленной, чем в предыдущие годы.

A more relaxed attitude now exists.

He practices sport under pressure while his children are much more relaxed and spontaneous.

Он практикует спорт под нагрузкой, в то время как его дети гораздо более расслабленные и спонтанные.

You can see that he’s more relaxed.

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we’ve collated our favourite ‘untranslatable’ words from around the world that describe that feeling of ultimate relaxation. 

whether you’re hanging out with friends and enjoying a beer, meditating in the outdoors, or getting cosy with a glass of wine, there’s a word for it all.

from Spanish to Swedish, each of these terms can’t quite be translated directly into a single English word. instead, they convey a mood, an atmosphere or a situation that requires more explanation. 

so if you’re at work or at home, take a quick five minutes to check out these words that you’ll want to add to your dictionary. 

1. MYSA 

‘mysa’— this swedish word means a range of things in the realm of relaxation. it can be roughly translated to English equivalent of ‘cosying up’ or to ‘snuggle’, but in a wider sense it also means to have a ‘nice and relaxed time’.

the idea of ‘mysa-ing’ involves hanging out, being comfortable, content, enjoying the moment and recharging.

2. MYSIG

‘mysig’— similar to mysa, this Swedish word, pronounced ‘mee-sig’, describes anything with an unexpectedly relaxing vibe. rather than ‘mysa-ing’, the concept of ‘mysig’ better describes a place or situation rather than a relaxing action.

a perfect mysig example is a warm living room on a cold evening, with flickering candles, a roaring fire, and a couch to put your feet on. 

3. FIKA   

‘fika’— this is a word we’ve stumbled across a couple of times at mahabis. and we love it. a simple concept and one that is embedded into Swedish culture- a laid-back chat over coffee.

making time for fika is an imperative. so much so that fika is protected by Swedish law. the working day and even the school day may be interrupted twice for a ‘coffee diversion’.

forget grabbing a coffee from the counter and drinking it on the go, this concept is all about taking it slow, and pausing for downtime. you can find out more about different cultural rituals surrounding the coffee break here. 

4. HYGGE

‘hygge’— this word has become famed for it’s lack of translation, and is described as something we ‘want all the time- but seldom have’. the Danish word roughly means the ‘complete absence of anything annoying irritating or overwhelming’, with the ‘presence of and pleasure from comforting, gentle and soothing things’.

the art of hygge — a word that is hard to explain and even harder to pronounce (‘hooga’!)- is so much more than the concept of cosiness.

it means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life. it’s no wonder that Denmark is considered one of the happiest countries in the world. when Danes gather in groups of two or more, hygge refers to that sense of friendly companionship when conversation is flowing and toasts are raised. the high season of hygge is Christmas, when gløgg (mulled wine) is shared and friends are over. 

5. GEMÜTLICH 

‘gemütlich’— this German word has a range of meanings. there isn’t a direct translation in the English language, but it can describe an atmosphere that is pleasant, homely and cheerful. It can also be used in the context of describing comfortable furniture.

for example, the phrase ‘es sich (Dat.) gemütlich machen’ means to ‘nestle’ in cushions. It is also used to describe comfortable company or familiarity. German blogger Constanze says:

“a soft chair in a coffee shop might be considered ‘cosy’. but sit in that chair surrounded by close friends and a hot cup of tea, while soft music plays in the background, and that sort of scene is what you’d call gemütlich.”

our favourite colloquial translation is when gemütlich is used to describe something that is unhurried. a synonym of the phrase ‘in aller Ruhe’, gemütlich it is the very opposite of ‘to hurry’ or ‘to haste’.

6. GEMÜTLICHKEIT

‘gemütlichkeit’— translating similarly to gemütlich, this traditional German word connotes an atmosphere of belonging, relaxation, chilled music, great food and drink. close to the English word ‘cosy’, gemütlichkeit refers to the intimacy of being at ease.

it is an important part of German, Bavarian, Austrian and Swiss-German national identities, ingrained in cultural mythology and even used across the Atlantic. in the US, Jefferson City, Wisconsin uses the phrase “the Gemütlichkeit City” as it’s local motto and holds a three-day festival in September in celebration of this facet of German culture. 

7. FRILUFTSLIV

‘friluftsliv’ — this Norwegian concept translates directly as “free air life”, and is used to describe the feeling of being outside, exploring and appreciating nature. it isn’t strictly defined as a term, but can include anything from meditating, taking photographs, sleeping outdoors or even dancing.

practising friluftsliv doesn’t require money, equipment or a particular setting, and can be as simple as taking a walk outside in the open once a day. 

8. UTEPILS

‘utepils’ — put simply, utepils [oot-er-pills] means enjoying a beer outside with friends, at any time of the year. however, the more traditional understanding of the phrase describes the ritual of the “first drink of the year taken outdoors”. after a long, dark, Norwegian winter, when Spring is on the way, the first utepils is enjoyed as the snow melts. similar to the first ice cream of the year… only for adults.

this Norwegian linguistic blogger says utepils is always encouraged by lines such as ‘oh, come on, it’s a little sunny!’. rain or shine, I think utepils is something we could easily adopt. 

9. SOBREMESA

‘sobremesa’- whilst this Spanish phrase means literally ‘over the table’, and is used to explain the time spent chatting after a meal, the full definition encompasses something much wider;

“sobremesa is the leisurely time after we have finished eating, but before we get up from the table. time spent in conversation, digesting, relaxing, enjoying. certainly not rushing. not reserved for weekends -though it can be longest on Sundays- even weekday and business meals have sobremesa. for Spaniards, how we eat is as important as what we eat”.

this laid-back lifestyle sounds pretty idyllic. a morning swim, followed by a tapas lunch, relaxed sobremesa, an afternoon siesta, then a fiesta into the evening. Perfect. 

10. VOLTA

‘βόλτα’ or ‘volta’- originating from Modern Greek, this expression literally means ‘let’s go a turn’ and is similar to the English saying ‘let’s stretch our legs’. more precisely it can translate as ‘evening promenade’, and the term is translated in Italian as ‘passeiggiata’.

whilst this is expressed differently across Europe, it widely refers to the hours of the evening, around dusk, where people in the town may go for a walk in the main streets.

known as the ‘Sabbath Stroll’ in some cultures, this tradition has a distinctly Mediterranean feel of meandering around seaside towns as the sun sets on the horizon. 

so, whether you’re mysa-ing, enjoying an utepils, or feeling gemütlich, it’s time to don your mahabis and enjoy some well deserved downtime.

Jan 16, 2018

10 untranslatable words for relaxing around the world

we’ve collated our favourite ‘untranslatable’ words from around the world that describe that feeling of ultimate relaxation. 

whether you’re hanging out with friends and enjoying a beer, meditating in the outdoors, or getting cosy with a glass of wine, there’s a word for it all.

from Spanish to Swedish, each of these terms can’t quite be translated directly into a single English word. instead, they convey a mood, an atmosphere or a situation that requires more explanation. 

so if you’re at work or at home, take a quick five minutes to check out these words that you’ll want to add to your dictionary. 

1. MYSA 

‘mysa’— this swedish word means a range of things in the realm of relaxation. it can be roughly translated to English equivalent of ‘cosying up’ or to ‘snuggle’, but in a wider sense it also means to have a ‘nice and relaxed time’.

the idea of ‘mysa-ing’ involves hanging out, being comfortable, content, enjoying the moment and recharging.

2. MYSIG

‘mysig’— similar to mysa, this Swedish word, pronounced ‘mee-sig’, describes anything with an unexpectedly relaxing vibe. rather than ‘mysa-ing’, the concept of ‘mysig’ better describes a place or situation rather than a relaxing action.

a perfect mysig example is a warm living room on a cold evening, with flickering candles, a roaring fire, and a couch to put your feet on. 

3. FIKA   

‘fika’— this is a word we’ve stumbled across a couple of times at mahabis. and we love it. a simple concept and one that is embedded into Swedish culture- a laid-back chat over coffee.

making time for fika is an imperative. so much so that fika is protected by Swedish law. the working day and even the school day may be interrupted twice for a ‘coffee diversion’.

forget grabbing a coffee from the counter and drinking it on the go, this concept is all about taking it slow, and pausing for downtime. you can find out more about different cultural rituals surrounding the coffee break here. 

4. HYGGE

‘hygge’— this word has become famed for it’s lack of translation, and is described as something we ‘want all the time- but seldom have’. the Danish word roughly means the ‘complete absence of anything annoying irritating or overwhelming’, with the ‘presence of and pleasure from comforting, gentle and soothing things’.

the art of hygge — a word that is hard to explain and even harder to pronounce (‘hooga’!)- is so much more than the concept of cosiness.

it means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life. it’s no wonder that Denmark is considered one of the happiest countries in the world. when Danes gather in groups of two or more, hygge refers to that sense of friendly companionship when conversation is flowing and toasts are raised. the high season of hygge is Christmas, when gløgg (mulled wine) is shared and friends are over. 

5. GEMÜTLICH 

‘gemütlich’— this German word has a range of meanings. there isn’t a direct translation in the English language, but it can describe an atmosphere that is pleasant, homely and cheerful. It can also be used in the context of describing comfortable furniture.

for example, the phrase ‘es sich (Dat.) gemütlich machen’ means to ‘nestle’ in cushions. It is also used to describe comfortable company or familiarity. German blogger Constanze says:

“a soft chair in a coffee shop might be considered ‘cosy’. but sit in that chair surrounded by close friends and a hot cup of tea, while soft music plays in the background, and that sort of scene is what you’d call gemütlich.”

our favourite colloquial translation is when gemütlich is used to describe something that is unhurried. a synonym of the phrase ‘in aller Ruhe’, gemütlich it is the very opposite of ‘to hurry’ or ‘to haste’.

6. GEMÜTLICHKEIT

‘gemütlichkeit’— translating similarly to gemütlich, this traditional German word connotes an atmosphere of belonging, relaxation, chilled music, great food and drink. close to the English word ‘cosy’, gemütlichkeit refers to the intimacy of being at ease.

it is an important part of German, Bavarian, Austrian and Swiss-German national identities, ingrained in cultural mythology and even used across the Atlantic. in the US, Jefferson City, Wisconsin uses the phrase “the Gemütlichkeit City” as it’s local motto and holds a three-day festival in September in celebration of this facet of German culture. 

7. FRILUFTSLIV

‘friluftsliv’ — this Norwegian concept translates directly as “free air life”, and is used to describe the feeling of being outside, exploring and appreciating nature. it isn’t strictly defined as a term, but can include anything from meditating, taking photographs, sleeping outdoors or even dancing.

practising friluftsliv doesn’t require money, equipment or a particular setting, and can be as simple as taking a walk outside in the open once a day. 

8. UTEPILS

‘utepils’ — put simply, utepils [oot-er-pills] means enjoying a beer outside with friends, at any time of the year. however, the more traditional understanding of the phrase describes the ritual of the “first drink of the year taken outdoors”. after a long, dark, Norwegian winter, when Spring is on the way, the first utepils is enjoyed as the snow melts. similar to the first ice cream of the year… only for adults.

this Norwegian linguistic blogger says utepils is always encouraged by lines such as ‘oh, come on, it’s a little sunny!’. rain or shine, I think utepils is something we could easily adopt. 

9. SOBREMESA

‘sobremesa’- whilst this Spanish phrase means literally ‘over the table’, and is used to explain the time spent chatting after a meal, the full definition encompasses something much wider;

“sobremesa is the leisurely time after we have finished eating, but before we get up from the table. time spent in conversation, digesting, relaxing, enjoying. certainly not rushing. not reserved for weekends -though it can be longest on Sundays- even weekday and business meals have sobremesa. for Spaniards, how we eat is as important as what we eat”.

this laid-back lifestyle sounds pretty idyllic. a morning swim, followed by a tapas lunch, relaxed sobremesa, an afternoon siesta, then a fiesta into the evening. Perfect. 

10. VOLTA

‘βόλτα’ or ‘volta’- originating from Modern Greek, this expression literally means ‘let’s go a turn’ and is similar to the English saying ‘let’s stretch our legs’. more precisely it can translate as ‘evening promenade’, and the term is translated in Italian as ‘passeiggiata’.

whilst this is expressed differently across Europe, it widely refers to the hours of the evening, around dusk, where people in the town may go for a walk in the main streets.

known as the ‘Sabbath Stroll’ in some cultures, this tradition has a distinctly Mediterranean feel of meandering around seaside towns as the sun sets on the horizon. 

so, whether you’re mysa-ing, enjoying an utepils, or feeling gemütlich, it’s time to don your mahabis and enjoy some well deserved downtime.

Today, you’re going to learn 41 positive emotion adjectives and idioms to describe happy emotions. For more positive English words, check out 59 Positive Personality Adjectives!

Do you ever find yourself saying this:

“I’m so happy. I mean … I’m really, really happy. This makes me so happy. I’m happy — are you happy? I’m happy!”

It sounds like you need some synonyms for “happy.”

Today, I’m going to show you how to stop repeating yourself when you’re talking about positive feelings.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to stop repeating yourself when you want to say that you’re feeling:

1. Happy
2. Excited
3. Surprised
4. Interested
5. Satisfied
6. Emotional
7. Relaxed

So let’s get started.

More Words for “Happy”

Pleased — This word means between “happy” and “satisfied.” Very often, you’re pleased with a particular thing. Like your exam results. Or the hippo dancing.

Cheerful — This is when someone is visibly happy. They walk into the room, and you can see it in the way they walk, what they say and the massive smile on their face.

Exuberant — This is like cheerful — but even stronger.

Euphoric — When you’re intensely happy. This is when all you can feel is your own happiness. It really is a very strong feeling.

Merry — This is a little like cheerful. Usually, when you’re feeling merry, you might be in quite a playful mood as well. We often associate this with how you feel after a couple of glasses of wine.

Overjoyed — This simply means “very happy.”

Elated — Somewhere between “happy” and “overjoyed.”

Glad — “Glad” is similar to “pleased.” Usually, you’re glad about something in particular. Like the wonderful news. Or the football result.

Bonus Idioms — Happy

Actually, there are quite a few idioms to describe being happy. Here are some of the more common ones:

On cloud nine
On top of the world
In high spirits
As happy as Larry

You may have noticed that most of these refer to being somewhere high up. Which makes sense, right?

The Larry idiom? Well, that doesn’t make sense. I mean — who’s Larry, and why’s he so happy?

Ah… English!

Words for “Happy” on a Scale

At the top: you’ve just won the lottery, and your doctor has told you that you have a genetic condition that means you can NEVER put on weight.

At the bottom: you’re at the supermarket, and you’ve found a till with no queue.

2. Excited

Take a look at this picture. How would you describe her?

How many words did you find?

Here are some more!

More Words for “Excited”

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Thrilled — This just means “very excited.” You can also use it to mean “happy,” like, “We’re thrilled you’re going to come and visit us at our ant factory.”

Charged — Imagine you’re about to do a parachute jump. How do you feel? This is like “excited” but has more adrenaline. More tension.

Pumped — “Pumped” is kind of similar to “charged.” You’re excited AND ready for an intense situation, like a dangerous mountain biking trail or a heavy game of kangaroo wrestling.

Words for “Excited” on a Scale

Because some words are just too strong for some situations and others are just too weak, I’m going to add a scale for each word in this lesson.

The scale ranges from “going to a new cafe” (not very exciting… but kind of exciting. A bit) to “preparing to fight a massive bear” (so exciting that it’s kind of terrifying).

So the “red zone” is something you might want to avoid unless your lifestyle is pretty extreme.

3. Surprised

Yes! You guessed it! She’s surprised!

More Words for “Surprised”

Astonished — Just “very surprised”

Astounded — I’d say that this is even stronger than “astonished.” It’s got an element of shock. Maybe you look a bit like this:

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Amazed — You probably already know this one. It’s like “surprised,” but there’s an air of magic to it. Like that time when you first saw a unicorn. What? You haven’t seen a unicorn yet? Well … you’ll be amazed.

Startled — This can be a bit negative sometimes. “Startled” has a feeling of shock and even alarm to it. I always think of that feeling when you’re at home, and you think no one is there. You go to the kitchen for a cup of tea, and you see your flatmate there. You thought she was out, right? How do you feel? Startled!

Taken aback — This is usually a bit more negative as well. Again, it’s on that line between “shocked” and “surprised.”

Dumbstruck — Very, very surprised. Maybe so surprised that you can’t speak.

Bonus Idiom — “Surprised”

My jaw dropped — This is about the same as “astounded.”

We also have the adjective “jaw-dropping.” Like, “Did you see that magician? Absolutely jaw-dropping! I mean … how did she make your wallet disappear completely? And then run away? Amazing!”

Words for “Surprised” on a Scale

Again — we’re going from “weak surprise” to “strong surprise.”

Weak surprise is when your friend has a new hat.

Strong surprise is when you get home, and your house is suddenly a zebra.

4. Interested

OK. How does he feel?

How many words can you use?

Here are some more!

More Words for “Interested”

Captivated — You know that feeling when you can’t stop looking at something? Like that perfect musical performance. Or one of those films that you watch, and you can never really understand what’s happening. But you just keep watching. Because you’re interested — or “captivated.”

Fascinated — Very interested

Absorbed — This is when you’re completely “stuck inside” something. Have you ever had that feeling when you’ve been so interested in a book you’re reading that you miss your bus stop? That — exactly that — is “absorbed.”

Engrossed — This is basically the same as absorbed.

Bonus Idiom — Interested

On the edge of your seat — When you’re just really interested in what’s happening. I always imagine sitting in the cinema, so interested in the film I’m watching that I’m literally sitting on the (front) edge of my seat.

Words for “Interested” on a Scale

Weak interest is when your best friend wants to tell you about their job interview. It’s kind of interesting because it’s your friend. Even though the interview itself isn’t interesting.

Strong interest is that film. We all have one of those films. It’s that film.

5. Satisfied

Oooh… You’ve got what you want, and it feels good!

But how many words can you use to describe it?

More Words for “Satisfied”

Fulfilled — That special feeling you get from being satisfied with your life — maybe it’s work; maybe it’s family; maybe it’s helping homeless rabbits.

Gratified — This is more or less the same as “satisfied.”

Satiated — We usually use it to describe feeling satisfied after a meal.

Words for “Satisfied” on a Scale

At the top, we have “completing a 5-year degree course.”

At the bottom, we have that feeling after a good cup of tea.

You may have noticed that there’s no “red zone” here. Well, it seems we don’t have many common words meaning “extremely satisfied.”

6. Emotional

We all get that feeling sometimes, right? When our feelings and emotions take over.

Sometimes, it can feel great, can’t it?

More Words for “Emotional”

Moved — It simply means “emotionally affected.” For example, when we watch a powerful drama, or when someone buys us flowers unexpectedly.

Overwhelmed — This is when something gets too much for us. Have you ever suddenly started crying with happiness when you weren’t expecting it? You could say you were overwhelmed with emotion. This can be used for negative situations as well as positive ones.

Overcome — It’s basically the same as “overwhelmed.”

Impassioned — This is another way of saying “very emotional.”

Words for “Emotional” on a Scale

Low-level emotional is when your favourite TV show is doing a double-length episode this week.

And high-level emotional is “everyone you’ve ever met has decided to throw a party for you and tell you how awesome you are.” (Hmmm… maybe that’s a bit creepy, but you get the idea!)

7. Relaxed

Oh, yeah. That’s the life.

OK. This is the last one. Before you read on … how many words do you know for relaxed?

More Words for “Relaxed”

Chilled out — You’re by the pool. You’ve got your favourite cocktail in your hand. There are no kids anywhere. You can hear the waves of the sea hitting the beach nearby. How do feel? Yep. Me too.

Calm — This one means relaxed, but it also means “not stressed” or “not angry.”

Soothed — If “calm” means “not angry/stressed,” then “soothed” means “not angry/stressed anymore.” In order to be “soothed,” you need to be angry/stressed first. Then you see the cat video, and you calm down.

Content — You know that feeling when you feel very happy with your life. Sure, you could have a bit more money, and maybe life would be a bit better if that guy in the office didn’t sing so much. But generally speaking, you’re happy and (this is the important part) you don’t want anything more. Everything’s fine the way it is. That’s “content.”

Tranquil — Remember the feeling you had by the pool? Now be 10 times more relaxed. Now you’re tranquil. Congratulations!

Serene — This one is more or less the same as “tranquil.”

Composed — You know that guy who’s always really calm, but not in that pool-side way — more in that focused, dynamic way? You could tell him that there was a bomb in his trousers, and instead of panicking, he’d just figure out a way to control the situation. Never panics, never gets emotional … He’s composed.

Words for “Relaxed” on a Scale

Super relaxed is when you’ve actually just left your body.

Mildly relaxed is when you thought you had to wash a few plates. But it looks like someone else has already done it.

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So now you can talk about your feelings with these positive emotion adjectives. Good work!

But I want to make sure you’ve understood these well.

So, in the comments below, can you tell me about a time when you felt thrilled, on the edge of your seat or merry?

I’d love to hear your stories!

Did you find this useful? Do you know any people (or dolphins) that might also benefit from this? Then BE AWESOME AND SHARE! Spread the knowledge!

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