--- product_id: 6102711 title: "Lost in Translation: An Illustrated Compendium of Untranslatable Words from Around the World" price: "104.83 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6102711-lost-in-translation-an-illustrated-compendium-of-untranslatable-words-from store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Lost in Translation: An Illustrated Compendium of Untranslatable Words from Around the World **Price:** 104.83 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lost in Translation: An Illustrated Compendium of Untranslatable Words from Around the World - **How much does it cost?** 104.83 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6102711-lost-in-translation-an-illustrated-compendium-of-untranslatable-words-from) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From the author of Eating the Sun , an artistic collection of more than 50 drawings featuring unique, funny, and poignant foreign words that have no direct translation into English Did you know that the Japanese language has a word to express the way sunlight filters through the leaves of trees? Or that there’s a Finnish word for the distance a reindeer can travel before needing to rest? Lost in Translation brings to life more than fifty words that don’t have direct English translations with charming illustrations of their tender, poignant, and humorous definitions. Often these words provide insight into the cultures they come from, such as the Brazilian Portuguese word for running your fingers through a lover’s hair, the Italian word for being moved to tears by a story, or the Swedish word for a third cup of coffee. In this clever and beautifully rendered exploration of the subtleties of communication, you’ll find new ways to express yourself while getting lost in the artistry of imperfect translation. Review: If you love words, this beautifully illustrated book will be a delight - Take a Fika and enjoy the Gezellig. This little (8 inch x 9 inch) hard back coffee table book is a delightful little gem. Beautifully illustrated and intriguingly informative, learn scores of words from several languages that have not exact English equivalent. A must-have for any bibliophile. Review: Beautiful illustrations + intriguing word choices - I thought the word choices were intriguing, + the illustrations were whimsical charming. In the Kindle it is frustrating to have to tap each illustration and zoom in to see it better since this book is focused on the illustrations. I know that's how lots of Kindle books are formatted, so it's not really a criticism of the book. I would like to see the hardcover version because I think the reading experience would really be wonderful. Kudos for creating a book that I will re-read often! People who enjoy reading, writing, and learning about other cultures will love this book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #109,374 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #18 in Translation Reference #121 in Linguistics Reference #587 in Sociology Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,036 Reviews | ## Images ![Lost in Translation: An Illustrated Compendium of Untranslatable Words from Around the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91t-+-b45cL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you love words, this beautifully illustrated book will be a delight *by S***N on September 28, 2024* Take a Fika and enjoy the Gezellig. This little (8 inch x 9 inch) hard back coffee table book is a delightful little gem. Beautifully illustrated and intriguingly informative, learn scores of words from several languages that have not exact English equivalent. A must-have for any bibliophile. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful illustrations + intriguing word choices *by G***T on December 20, 2014* I thought the word choices were intriguing, + the illustrations were whimsical charming. In the Kindle it is frustrating to have to tap each illustration and zoom in to see it better since this book is focused on the illustrations. I know that's how lots of Kindle books are formatted, so it's not really a criticism of the book. I would like to see the hardcover version because I think the reading experience would really be wonderful. Kudos for creating a book that I will re-read often! People who enjoy reading, writing, and learning about other cultures will love this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic, sweet gift for word and book lovers *by V***O on November 2, 2019* What a wonderful gift. Charming illustrations paired with a wonderful list of words you probably don't know. Favorites included tsundoku, the Japanese word for "leaving a book unread after buying it, typically piled up together with other unread books". Everyone loved passing this around and trying out the new words. Something for everyone, especially word lovers. ## Frequently Bought Together - Lost in Translation: An Illustrated Compendium of Untranslatable Words from Around the World - The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows - The Illustrated Book of Sayings: Curious Expressions from Around the World --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6102711-lost-in-translation-an-illustrated-compendium-of-untranslatable-words-from](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6102711-lost-in-translation-an-illustrated-compendium-of-untranslatable-words-from) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-10*