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28 Beautiful Travel Words that Describe Wanderlust Perfectly

Describe your travels with these unique and beautiful travel words from different languages around the world.

I love travelling and I love languages, so imagine my excitement when I came across a treasure trove of travel words and wanderlust synonyms that describe how we feel before, during, and after we travel. 

Just like a photo can’t fully capture what it feels like to stand on the edge of a fjord , neither can ‘wanderlust’ fully express how we feel when we crave our next adventure. These travel words are literary gems which have been gathered from languages around the world. From Japanese to Swedish , Latin to Greek , travel brochures of the future will be peppered with travel words like of resfeber , livsnjutare, and coddiwomple .

Wanderlust meaning

As you’ll see in the list below, every language has its own variation of how it explains and defines what wanderlust is. In English, wanderlust means to have a strong desire for or impulse to travel, wander and explore the world.

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During these times it can be bittersweet to think about travelling when we have to stay at home and practice social distancing, let this list of wanderlust-filled words inspire you to a learn a language from home and prepare yourself for your next trip. Being travel fluent is the best way to enrich your travel experiences.

Without further ado, here are 28 beautiful travel words you should slip into your vocabulary. When you’re done, take and look at this collection of inspirational travel quotes . I’d love to hear which ones are your favourites in the comment section below.

1. Resfeber  (n.)

Origin: Swedish

Definition: The meaning of resfeber refers to the restless race of the traveller’s heart before the journey begins when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together.

It’s that moment just after you buy your plane tickets and excitement and fear floods in all at once, creating a mixture of emotions that make you feel anxious or physically ill.

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2. Sonder (v.)

Origin: Unknown

Definition: The realisation that each passerby is living a life as complex as your own.

The full definition, taken from The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows reads:

[Sonder is] the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries, and inherited craziness—an epic story that continues invisibly around you like an anthill sprawling deep underground, with elaborate passageways to thousands of other lives that you’ll never know existed, in which you might appear only once, as an extra sipping coffee in the background, as a blur of traffic passing on the highway, as a lighted window at dusk.

I often feel this way when I pass groups of strangers, speaking a language that is completely foreign to me, and realise just how incredibly big the world is. We all have a life that is full of different connections, memories and possibilities. That’s sonder.

The internet suggests this may not be a real word, either way, the concept is beautiful.

3. Solivagant (adj.)

Origin: Latin

Definition: Wandering alone. A solitary adventurer who travels or wanders the globe.

Not all those who wander are lost, but all those who wander alone are definitely solivagants . From the Latin word solivagus , meaning lonely or solitary, solivagant describes anyone who enjoys meandering around new countries, alone, in order to take it all in.

4. Fernweh (n.)

Origin: German

Definition: This German word,means an ache to get away and travel to a distant place, a feeling  even stronger than wanderlust. If wanderlust wasn’t poetic enough for you, allow me to present fernweh , a German word that literally translates to “distance-sickness.”

While someone with wanderlust might sit at home and happily fantasise about all the places they might visit, someone with fernweh would feel a deeper sense of longing, a sort of homesickness but for foreign lands.  For me, it’s wanting to be back in Rome . Fernweh is one of most those beautiful untranslatable words I’ve ever come across.

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5. Sehnsucht (n.)

Definition: A wistful longing and yearning in the heart for travels past and future.

One author translated it as the “ inconsolable longing in the human heart for we know not what .” Another compared it to “ a longing for a far-off country, but not one which we could identify.”

When you return from travelling and wish you could do it all over again and experience every moment like it was the first.

6. Eleutheromania (n.)

Origin: Greek

Definition: An intense and irresistible desire for freedom.

We all want to be free, and travelling shows us how the freedom in the lives of others that is different from our own. Eleutheromania describes a person who has a strong desire and obsession for freedom.

7. Cockaigne (n.)

Origin: French , Middle French

Definition: An imaginary land of luxury and idleness.

Every destination seem like a wonderland or cockaigne before you set foot there and see it for yourself.

The term c ockaigne ” comes from the Middle French phrase pais de cocaigne, which literally means “the land of plenty.” The word was first popularised in a 13th-century French poem that is known in English as “The Land of Cockaigne.”

8. Quaquaversal (adj.)

Definition: Moving or happening in every direction instantaneously.

This perfectly describes my state when I’m in a new place and want to see and do everything at once.

9. Dérive (n)

Origin: French

Definition: A spontaneous and unplanned journey where the traveller leaves their life behind allows themselves to be guided by the landscape and architecture.

Literally translated as “drift”,  dérive is the idea that even if you drift you will end up on the right path. This could describe life in general, but it also describes small journeys. When you’re wandering through a new city and you just happen to wander on a path that takes you to great discoveries.

10. Ecophobia (n.)

Origin: English

Definition: This word came into English word via Greek and means a fear or dislike of one’s home.

I don’t dislike my home, but recently I can’t stop thinking about going back to Lofoten, Norway.

11. Numinous (adj.)

Definition: A powerful feeling of both fear and fascination, of being in awe and overwhelmed by what is before you.

Originally, this word refers to having a strong religious or spiritual quality; but it can also be used to describe how you feel when you see things that are so beautiful that you realise how wonderful the world is and the small part you play in it.   Hiking Trolltunga was a numinous moment for me.

12. Schwellenangst (n.)

Definition: Fear of crossing a threshold to begin a new chapter.

From s chwelle (“threshold”) and a ngst (“anxiety”), this word explains that feeling you get before deciding to set out on a new journey. Argh! Did I make the right decision?

13. Strikhedonia (n.)

Definition: The pleasure of being able to say “to hell with it”.

Another personal favourite word on this list. Not only is it the joy I feel, but the freedom to be able to say “to hell with it” and book that next trip and embark on your next adventure.

14. Vagary (v.)

Definition: A whimsical or roaming journey.

From Latin, vagārī meaning “ to roam”, is an unpredictable idea, desire or action to travelling without knowing the destination, and not caring.

15. Livsnjutare (n)

Definition: Literally meaning, “enjoyer of life”, this describes a person who loves life deeply and lives it to the extreme.

If you’re reading this, that’s probably you!  Need more inspiration?

16. Commuovere (v.)

Origin: Italian

Definition: To stir, to touch, to move to tears.

Just like the euphoric emotions I felt whilst whale watching.

17. Sturmfrei (adj.)

Definition: The freedom of being alone and being able to do what you want.

Literally translating to “stormfree”, this describes the freedom of not being watched by others and being alone in a place where you have the freedom and ability to do what you want.

Another great German word. Travelling solo can be especially rewarding because you have complete control. No compromises, no one else to please. Just you and the big wide world.

18. Saudade (n.)

Origin: Portuguese

Definition: This Portuguese word describes the emotional state of nostalgia and longing for someone or something distant. S audade  was once described as “the love that remains” after someone is gone.

Saudade  is the recollection of feelings, experiences, places, or events that brought excitement and happiness but now triggers the senses and makes one live again.

19. Yūgen (n.)

Origin: Japanese

Definition: A profound and mysterious sense of the beauty of the universe.

An awareness of the Universe that triggers emotional responses too deep and powerful for words.

20. Acatalepsy (n.)

Definition: The impossibility of comprehending the universe.

Henry Miller said “ One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. ” Do we ever really understand the world and what we see on our  travels,  and how they mould us? Sometimes, if at all, it takes time to discover how these things change our lives.

21. Trouvaille (n.)

Definition: A chance encounter with something wonderful.

Whether it’s stumbling across a hidden back street, a quaint cafe, or connecting with a local, trouvaille describes those magical moments we experience in our journeys. 

22. Hygge (n.)

Origin: Danish

Definition: Pronounced hue-guh , hygge describes the warm feeling you get while enjoying the company of great friends and all life has to offer.

Hygge is the conscious appreciation of recognising everything you have and enjoying to the present moment.

23. Onism (n.)

Definition: The world is a big place as not everyone will get to see it. Onism describes understanding that we’ll never get to see it all. It’s the frustration of being stuck in just one body that can only inhabit one place at a time. I felt this way before going to Copenhagen !

Similar to the Swedish word ‘resfeber’, onism describes the feeling of knowing that you’ll never be able to see it all. They say that the more you travel, the harder it gets to stay in one place.

24. Novaturient (adj.)

Definition: A desire to change and alter your life.

This was exactly how I felt when I quit my job and moved to Rome . There was this strong urge that pulled me towards my dream of pursuing a life of speaking Italian and travelling. I knew I  wouldn’t be living my life if I didn’t go.

25. Yoko meshi (n.)

Definition: This untranslatable gem describes the stress of speaking a foreign language .

The Japanese word ‘meshi’ literally means ‘boiled rice’ and ‘yoko’ means ‘horizontal,’ together it means ‘a meal eaten sideways.’ The Japanese have created a beautiful way of describing the unique kind of stress you experience when speaking a foreign language. Furthermore, ‘yoko’ also references the fact that Japanese is normally written vertically, whereas most foreign languages are written horizontally. Clever, right?

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26. Selcouth (adj.)

Origin: Old English

Definition: When everything you see and experience is unfamiliar and strange, yet you find it marvellous anyway.

It’s that feeling you get when you travel to a foreign land and food, culture, customs, or language, is strange and different to everything you’ve experienced before, yet you love it and find it fascinating.

27. Eudaimonia (n.)

Definition: A state of being happy whilst travelling and everything feels great.

That intense excitement and appreciation when you travel and everything feels great. Seeing the Northern Lights was one of the best experiences of my life, a feeling I won’t forget.

28. Coddiwomple (v.)

Origin: English slang

Definition: To travel purposefully towards an unknown destination.

A brilliant word, coddiwomple is when you have a vague idea of your destination within a care for how long it takes to arrive. A great example is when you go hiking, you know you’ll eventually reach the summit, but every part of the trail along the way is just as beautiful.    Like the time I hiked Norway’s Trolltunga.

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Amazing list! One word I’d add is the Dutch word “gezellig” or “gezelligheid” – similarly to hygge, it describes a feeling of warmth/comfort/coziness/quaintness in certain settings or around certain people.

Thank you so much for sharing this Heba. So interesting to learn that Dutch has a similar word :)

This is such a fun article! Love these words and phrases!

Glad to hear it! Thank you so much, Eric :)

So many of these describe me or my feelings about seeing the world. But, if I had to pick one, the one that best describes how I choose my destinations would be “selcouth”. I so want to be a stranger in a strange land. To have my belief that there is no such thing as “normal” affirmed again and again and over again.

What a beautiful word. Thanks for sharing, Janet :)

Thanks Michele what a wonderful list of inspirational words. It nearly made me cry as I realised that I suffer from acute eleutheromania! ha

Thanks Juliana :) I’m so glad you enjoyed this list. Eleutheromania? I know how you feel hehe

Unique list i must say – If you want to add one more word than check this !

In Hindi language (India) traveler called as “Musafir”

thanks Niraj :)

Thanks for sharing this! Really enjoyed it a lot ❤

Thanks Donah, I’m so glad you enjoyed it ;)

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How to Say “Travel” in Latin: A Comprehensive Guide

Latin, a classical language with a rich history, is widely regarded as the precursor to the Romance languages. If you’re looking to express the concept of “travel” in Latin, this guide is here to help. Whether you need to know the formal or informal ways to say it or even if regional variations are relevant, we have you covered. Throughout this guide, we will explore various tips and examples to ensure you grasp the nuances of expressing “travel” in Latin.

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Formal Ways to Say “Travel” in Latin

If you want to convey the concept of “travel” in a more formal manner, the following Latin words and phrases will be useful:

1. Iter Facere

One formal way to express “travel” in Latin is by using the phrase “iter facere.” This phrase translates to “to make a journey” and emphasizes the action of embarking on a trip. It can be used in various contexts, such as discussing personal or business travel.

Example: Meum collegium iter facere in Italiam cogitat. (My colleague plans to travel to Italy.)

2. Peregrinari

Another formal term for “travel” in Latin is “peregrinari.” This word specifically refers to going on a pilgrimage or making a long journey, often in a religious or spiritual sense.

Example: Votis factis, ad Eboracum peregrinabor. (With my vows made, I will travel to York.)

3. Viaticum

In formal contexts, you can also use the term “viaticum” to express the concept of “travel.” This word carries the meaning of preparing for a journey or provision for a trip, emphasizing the practical aspects of traveling.

Example: Utile viaticum paratus sum. (I am prepared with useful provisions for the journey.)

Informal Ways to Say “Travel” in Latin

If you’re looking for more informal ways to express “travel” in Latin, consider the following options:

1. Ambulare

A common informal term for “travel” in Latin is “ambulare.” While “ambulare” primarily translates to “to walk,” it can also be used metaphorically to mean “to journey” or “to roam.”

Example: Viam omnium terrarum ambulabo. (I will travel the road of all lands.)

2. Peregre Ire

Another informal phrase you can use is “peregre ire,” which literally means “to go overseas” or “to go abroad.” This expression suggests a sense of adventure and discovery.

Example: Cum amicis meis peregre ibo. (I will go abroad with my friends.)

“Vagari” is an informal verb that conveys the idea of wanderlust. It implies a desire to roam freely and explore, capturing the spirit of travel with a hint of adventure.

Example: Incolas urbis gloriose vagor. (I wander among the glorious inhabitants of the city.)

Regional Variations in Expressing “Travel”

While Latin was widely spoken in ancient Rome and remained in use for centuries, regional variations in expressing the concept of “travel” are minimal. However, it’s worth noting that as Latin evolved and influenced different Romance languages, slight variations may arise. Here are a few examples:

1. Travel in Italian: Viaggiare

Derived from Latin, the Italian term for “travel” is “viaggiare.” While it shares similarities with the Latin term “viaticum,” it has evolved over time to specifically indicate the act of traveling.

2. Travel in Spanish: Viajar

In Spanish, the word “viajar” is used to express “travel.” While it has diverged from the Latin roots, it still echoes the concept of making a journey.

3. Travel in French: Voyager

The French word for “travel” is “voyager,” which maintains a closer connection to Latin. It emphasizes the act of journeying, often with an adventurous connotation.

In conclusion, whether you’re aiming for a formal or informal approach, Latin provides a range of terms to express the concept of “travel.” From “iter facere” and “peregrinari” to “ambulare” and “peregre ire,” you can now confidently navigate and discuss travel in Latin. Remember to adapt your choice of term based on the context and the level of formality required.

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travel (v.)

late 14c., trauel ; mid-15c., travell , "make a journey, go from place to place," from travailen (1300) "make a journey," originally "to struggle, toil, labor" (see travail (v.)). It is a variant form of travail , used in a specific sense, which has flourished while the old word faded.

The semantic development may have been via the notion of "go on a difficult journey," but it also may reflect the difficulty of any journey in the Middle Ages. The Old English verb faran (see fare (v.)).

The general sense of "move, go, or pass from one place or position to another" is by 1660s, also in mechanical use. Related: Traveled ; traveling .

To travel light "travel with little luggage" is by 1921, also figurative. Traveling library is attested by 1910. Traveling salesman is attested by 1885, from the verb in the specific commercial sense of "go from place to place to solicit orders for goods" (by 1830), inspiration for farmer's daughter jokes and a knotty math problem. Earlier travailing-man was "workman, laborer" (late 14c.) also "wayfarer."

travel (n.)

c. 1400, trauel , "the action of traveling" (also "labor, toil, suffering," senses now obsolete); from travel (v.). Earlier Middle English used travail for "a journey, a trip."

As "the passage or concourse of travelers, persons traveling" is by 1830 (passing into "business of hosting and accommodating travelers"). Travels "accounts of journeys" is recorded from 1590s. Travel-agent is attested by 1925.

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Old English faran "to journey, set forth, go, travel, wander, make one's way," also "be, happen, exist; be in a particular condition," from Proto-Germanic *faranan "to go" (source also of Old Saxon, Old High German, Gothic faran , Old Norse and Old Frisian fara , Dutch varen , German fahren ), from PIE *por- "going, passage," from root *per- (2) "to lead, pass over." Related: Fared ; faring .

late 13c., travailen , "take pains, suffer pains," from Old French travailler "to toil, labor," originally "to trouble, torture, torment," from Vulgar Latin *tripaliare "to torture," from *tripalium (in Late Latin trepalium ) "instrument of torture," which is said to be probably from Latin tripalis "having three stakes" (from tria "three;" see three + palus "stake" (from suffixed form of PIE root *pag- "to fasten"), darkly suggestive, but the exact notion is obscure.

In English by mid-14c. specifically as "suffer the pangs of childbirth, be in labor;" in Middle English also "labor in the service of God; work for wages." Related: Travailed ; travailing .

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To learn Latin language, common vocabulary is one of the important sections. Common Vocabulary contains common Latin words that we can used in daily life. Travel are one part of common words used in day-to-day life conversations. If you are interested to learn Travel vocabulary words in Latin, this place will help you to learn all Travel vocabulary words in English to Latin language. Travel vocabulary words are used in daily life, so it is important to learn all Travel vocabulary words in English to Latin and play Latin quiz and also play picture vocabulary, play some games so you get not bored. If you think too hard to learn Latin language, then 1000 most common Latin words will helps to learn Latin language easily, they contain 2-letter words to 13-letter words. The below table gives the translation of Travel vocabulary words in Latin.

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The complete list of the 1000 Most Common Latin Vocabulary Words

We created this list of the thousand most common Latin words by doing a statistical analysis of a large collection of ancient Latin texts, including writings by:

• the Roman poets Ovid, Virgil, and Horace
• the Roman scholar Cicero
• Julius Caesar
• the stoic philosopher Seneca

We converted the words in the texts to their dictionary forms (that was necessary because of the grammatical case-based declensions that are so common in Latin). Then, we counted the occurrence of each word and sorted them by frequency.

In Latin dictionaries, verbs are often indexed using the first-person singular form rather than the infinitive form. This is the convention that we followed in this vocabulary list.

List of the most common Latin vocabulary words

• sum [verb] (to be)

The Latin word “et” means “and”. It is the first part of the abbreviation “etc.” (et cetera).

The Latin pronoun “quī” is the origin of the French pronoun “qui”. It is also the origin of the Spanish pronoun “quien”.

• in [preposition] (in)
• is [determiner] (it)
• non [particle]

The Latin conjunction “ut” is followed by the subjunctive. It appears in this famous Latin phrase by the Roman poet Ovid: “ ut ameris, amabilis esto ” which means “ to be loved, be lovable ”.

The Latin preposition “ad” appears in a Latin expression that we use in English: “ad hoc” (which refers to something not previously planned but created just for a particular purpose).

Latin is a language that doesn’t have definite or indefinite articles. However, demonstratives such as “hic”, “ille” and “is” are among the most common words in Latin.

• ab [preposition] (from)

The Latin preposition “cum” (with) appears in the academic expression “cum laude” (with praise). It’s also the origin of the Spanish preposition “con” (with).

• si [conjunction]
• facio [verb] (to do)

The Latin verb “dico” (to speak) is the root of the English term “dictionary.”

• ille [determiner]

In American English, the word “possum” refers to a cute marsupial. In Latin, however, the word “possum” is a verb that means “to be able to.” Here is a phrase by the Roman poet Virgil that contains this verb: “possunt quia posse videntur” (“they can because they think they can”).

A noun form of this Latin word appears in the phrase “ omnia vincit amor ” by the Roman poet Virgil, which translates to “ love conquers all ”.

• suus [determiner]
• de [preposition]
• se [pronoun]
• ex [preposition] (from, out of)

In Latin, the word “ego” is simply the first-person singular pronoun.

• sed [conjunction] (but)
• res [noun] (thing, event, issue)

A declined form of this word appears in the Latin expression “ ipso facto ” which means “ by the fact itself ” and which refers to a direct consequence.

• atque [conjunction] (and)

In this ranking of the most common Latin words, not far below the first-person singular pronoun “ego”, we find the second-person singular pronoun “tu”.

The word “quod” (which) appears in the Latin phrase “quod erat demonstrandum” (abbreviated by its initials as QED), which is used in mathematics and means “which was to be demonstrated”.

• enim [conjunction] (for)
• habeo [verb] (to have)

In addition to being used as a preposition, this word also serves as a Latin prefix .

• aut [conjunction] (or)

The English words alien and alienate are derived from the Latin word alius .

• autem [conjunction]

The Latin conjunction “nec” appears in the expression “nec plus ultra” (“nothing further beyond”), which refers to the state of the art.

• etiam [adverb] (also)

An example phrase containing this Latin word is: “Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?”. This phrase by the Roman poet Juvenal can be translated into English as “Who will watch the watchmen?”

• quam [conjunction] (how)
• vel [conjunction] (or)

The Latin verb “dō” means “to give.” It is a synonym of the verb “dōnō,” which is the origin of the English word “donation.”

The Latin word “homō” means “human.” It appears in the scientific term “homo sapiens,” which refers to our species.

• idem [pronoun] (the same)
• multus [adjective] (many, much)
• meus [determiner] (my)
• magnus [adjective] (great)
• quia [conjunction] (because)
• tuus [determiner] (your)
• noster [determiner] (our)
• tamen [conjunction]
• ne [conjunction]
• pars [noun] (a part)
• causa [noun] (cause)
• tempus [noun] (a time)
• nomen [noun] (name)

The Latin word “filius” means “son.” It is the origin of the English adjective “filial.”

The Latin word “unus” appears (in an inflected form) in the motto of the United States of America: “e pluribus unum,” which translates to “out of many, one”.

The accusative form of the Latin word “dies” (day) appears in the expression “Carpe diem” (seize the day).

• ita [adverb] (so)
• nos [pronoun]

The Latin term locus is the root of the English words location and local .

The Latin phrase “quid pro quo”, which translates to “something in exchange for something else”, contains this preposition.

• modus [noun]

The Latin word “rex” (king) is the origin of the terms “rey” (in Spanish), “re” (in Italian), “roi” (in French), and it’s also the root of the English word “royalty”.

• deus [noun] (god)
• quidam [pronoun]
• debeo [verb] (to owe)
• iam [adverb] (already)
• primus [adjective] (first)

The Latin word terra means either “the ground” or “the planet Earth” depending on the context. The English word terrestrial comes from this Latin root.

The Latin word “nihil” is the root of the English word “nihilism”.

The Latin word “pater” (father) is the origin of the words “padre” (in Spanish and Italian) and “père” (in French). It is also the root of the English adjective “paternal”.

• neque [conjunction]
• quoque [adverb] (too)

The Latin word “corpus” (body) is used in English in the context of linguistics, where it refers to a collection of written texts. This term is also the origin of the Spanish word “cuerpo” (body).

• ago [verb] (to act)
• iste [determiner]
• quidem [adverb] (indeed)

The Latin word “opus” might sound familiar because it is used in the expression “magnum opus,” which refers to a masterpiece.

• nisi [conjunction] (unless)
• populus [noun] (the people)
• nullus [pronoun] (none)

The Latin word “liber” (book) is the root of the English word “library”.

• accipio [verb] (to accept, to receive)
• vero [adverb] (truly)

The Latin preposition “inter” (between) is also used as a prefix. It appears in English words such as “international” and “interdisciplinary”.

• bonum [noun] (good)
• sicut [conjunction] (as)
• genus [noun] (kind)
• duo [numeral] (two)
• totus [adjective] (whole, total)
• animus [noun] (mind)
• nunc [adverb] (now)

The word “sine” (without) appears in a Latin expression used in English: “ sine qua non ” which refers to an indispensable condition.

• ante [preposition] (before)
• dominus [noun] (master)

The Latin word “bellum” (war) is the root of the English adjective “belligerent.”

• sic [adverb] (so, thus)

The Latin adverb “ubi” (where) appears in the English adjective “ubiquitous”.

• quaero [verb] (to ask)
• tam [adverb] (so much)

The Latin verb “scribo” (to write) is the root of the English verb “to inscribe”.

The Latin word “ aliquis ” is the origin of the words “ alguien ” in Spanish, and “ alguém ” in Portuguese.

• post [preposition]
• bonus [adjective] (good)
• alter [adjective] (the other)
• nam [conjunction] (for)
• credo [verb] (to believe)

The Latin word “lex” (law) is the origin of the words “ley” in Spanish and “loi” in French.

• ius [noun] (right)
• ratio [noun] (reason)
• fides [noun] (faith)
• fero [verb] (to bear, to carry)
• apud [preposition] (at)
• igitur [conjunction] (therefore)
• an [conjunction] (or)
• quasi [conjunction] (as if)

The Latin word “manus” (hand) is the origin of the Spanish word “mano”, the French word “main” (which both mean “hand”), and the English adjective “manual”.

Descendents of the Latin word “ lego ” are found in the Romance languages: “ lire ” in French, “ leggere ” in Italian, “ leer ” in Spanish, and “ ler ” in Portuguese.

• annus [noun] (year)
• mitto [verb] (to send)
• super [preposition] (above, over)
• exercitus [noun] (an army)
• natura [noun] (nature)

An example of a Latin phrase containing this word is the argument by the French philosopher Descartes: “ cogito, ergo sum ” which translates to “ I think, therefore I am ”.

• domus [noun] (house)
• tantum [adverb] (only)

The Latin verb “scio” (to know) is the root of the English word “science.”

• audio [verb] (to hear)
• actio [noun] (action)
• mors [noun] (death)
• contra [preposition] (against)
• tum [adverb] (then)
• intellego [verb] (to understand)
• summus [adjective] (highest)
• publicus [adjective] (public)

The Latin verb “peto” (to ask) is the root of the English word “petition”.

The Latin verb “sequor” (to follow) appears, in a conjugated form, in the phrase “non sequitur” that we use in English to refer to an invalid argument where the conclusion doesn’t follow from the premises.

The Latin verb “puto” (to consider) is the root of the English adjective “putative” (which means “generally assumed”)

• aio [verb] (to say)

Depending on the length of the first vowel, this Latin word can either mean “an evil” or “an apple”.

The Latin term “miles” (soldier) is the root of the English words “military” and “militia”.

• magis [adverb] (more)

This Latin frequency dictionary contains many verbs that can be translated to English as “to say.” These include “inquam”, “aio”, “dico”.

• pono [verb] (to place)
• propter [preposition] (because of)
• sive [conjunction] (or)
• gens [noun] (nation)
• aliqui [determiner] (some)

The Latin verb “relinquo” (to abandon) is the root of the English verb “to relinquish.”

The Latin preposition “sub” (under) is also used as a prefix that appears in English words like “submarine” and “subtitle.”

The Latin verb “loquor” (to speak) is the root of the English adjective “loquacious,” which means “chatty”.

The Latin verb “licet” (to be allowed) is the origin of the English adjective “illicit”.

• uterque [pronoun] (both)
• dum [conjunction] (while)
• castra [noun] (camp)
• minus [adverb]
• Deus [proper noun]
• morior [verb] (to die)
• reddo [verb] (to give back, to return)

The Latin verb “teneo” is the origin of the French verb “tenir” and the Spanish verb “tener”.

• iudicium [noun] (judgment)
• ceterus [adjective] (remaining)
• mens [noun] (mind)
• quoniam [conjunction] (since)
• gero [verb] (to carry)
• frater [noun] (brother)
• solus [adjective] (alone)
• cognosco [verb]
• dux [noun] (leader)
• usque [adverb] (until)
• tantus [adjective] (so much)
• respondeo [verb] (to answer, to respond)

The Latin word “pecūnia” (which means “money”) is the origin of the English adjective “pecuniary.”

• solum [adverb] (only)
• consilium [noun] (plan)
• utor [verb] (to use)
• soleo [verb] (to be used to)
• ordo [noun] (arrangement, order)

The Latin word “ nascor ” is the origin of the words “ naître ” in French, “ nascere ” in Italian, “ nacer ” in Spanish, and “ nascer ” in Portuguese.

• secundum [preposition] (according to)
• semper [adverb] (always)

The Latin word “caelum” is the origin of the terms “ciel” in French and “cielo” in Spanish.

• praesto [adverb] (at hand, here)

The Latin verb “duco” (to lead) is related to the noun “dux” (leader).

• satis [adverb] (sufficiently)
• medius [adjective] (middle)
• iudex [noun] (judge)
• recipio [verb] (to receive, to recover)
• sanctus [participle]
• deinde [adverb] (then)

The Latin word “cor” (heart) is the root of the Spanish word “corazón” and the French word “cœur” (which both mean “heart”)

• talis [adjective] (such)
• mater [noun] (mother)
• proprius [adjective]
• certus [adjective]
• regnum [noun] (kingdom)
• tres [numeral] (three)
• refero [verb]
• patior [verb] (to suffer)
• appello [verb]
• inde [adverb] (thence)
• sententia [noun]
• ideo [adverb] (therefore)
• gratia [noun] (grace)
• quisque [pronoun]
• tunc [adverb] (then)
• iudico [verb] (to judge)
• usus [noun] (use)
• singulus [adjective]
• oportet [verb]
• capio [verb] (to take)
• finis [noun] (end)
• heres [noun] (heir)
• princeps [adjective]
• unde [adverb] (whence)
• contineo [verb] (to hold)
• anima [noun] (soul)
• officium [noun] (office)
• potestas [noun] (power)
• trado [verb]
• ager [noun] (field)
• oculus [noun] (eye)

The Latin word “urbs” (city) is the root of the English adjective “urban”.

• adhuc [adverb] (still)
• similis [adjective] (like)

The Latin word labor appears in the phrase “ labor omnia vincit ” by the Roman poet Virgil, which translates to “ hard work conquers all ”.

• persona [noun]
• suscipio [verb]
• ob [preposition]
• occido [verb]
• Dominus [proper noun]

The Latin word “ aqua ” is the origin of the terms “ eau ” in French, “ acqua ” in Italian, “ agua ” in Spanish, and “ água ” in Portuguese.

The Latin pronoun “nemo” (which means “no one” or “nobody”) was used by French novelist Jules Verne as the name of one of the characters in his novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas.

• littera [noun] (letter)
• postea [adverb]
• nosco [verb] (to know)
• ibi [adverb] (there)
• caro [noun]

The Latin word “ignis” (fire) is similar to the Sanskrit word “agní” which also means “fire”. In fact, Latin and Sanskrit are both languages from the Indo-European family, and they originate from a common ancestor language called the Proto-Indo-European language. See this article on Latin vs Sanskrit .

• Deo [proper noun]
• quantum [adjective]
• principium [noun]
• uxor [noun] (a wife)
• urbis [noun]
• communis [adjective] (common)
• species [noun]
• placeo [verb] (to please)
• honor [noun] (honor)
• ullus [adjective] (any)

The Latin word “pax” (peace) is the origin of the French word “ paix ”, which has preserved the final letter ‘x’ but made it silent. It is also the origin of the words “ pace ” in Italian, “ paz ” in Spanish.

The Latin word “amicus” (friend) is the origin of the words “amigo” in Spanish and “ami” in French. It is also the root of the English adjective “amiable.”

The Latin word “hereditas” (inheritance) is the origin of the English adjective “hereditary.”

• humanus [adjective] (human)

The Latin adverb “ quandō ” is the origin of the words “ quand ” in French and “ cuando ” in Spanish.

• spiritus [noun]
• constituo [verb]
• hos [pronoun]
• redeo [verb]
• siue [conjunction]
• legatum [noun]
• tertius [numeral]
• ars [noun] (art)
• cogo [verb] (to force)
• libertas [noun] (freedom)
• fructus [noun] (fruit)
• probo [verb]
• transeo [verb]
• vos [pronoun] (you)
• aetas [noun]
• quisquam [pronoun] (anyone)
• possessio [noun] (possession)
• reliquus [adjective]

The Latin word “ mulier ” is the origin of the words “ moglie ” in Italian, “ mujer ” in Spanish, and “ mulher ” in Portuguese.

• sanguis [noun] (blood)
• iubeo [verb] (to command)
• pes [noun] (a foot)
• coepio [verb] (to begin)
• videtur [verb]

The Latin word “nox” (night) is the origin of the words “noche” in Spanish and “nuit” in French. It is also the root of the English adjective “nocturnal.”

• magne [adjective]

The Latin word “lux” (light) is the origin of the words “luz” in Spanish and “luce” in Italian.

• senatus [noun]
• simul [adverb] (at the same time)
• paro [verb]
• promitto [verb] (to promise)
• secundus [adjective]
• signum [noun]
• spes [noun] (hope)
• itaque [adverb] (therefore)
• ostendo [verb]
• bene [adverb] (well)
• os [noun] (mouth)
• iustus [adjective] (just)
• restituo [verb]
• patrius [adjective]

The Latin word “peccatum” is the origin of the words “pecado” in Spanish, “peccato” in Italian, and “péché” in French.

• imperator [noun] (emperor)
• maneo [verb]
• malus [adjective] (bad)
• praedico [verb]
• sentio [verb] (to feel)
• auctor [noun] (author)
• adversus [preposition]

The Latin adverb “numquam” (never) is the origin of the Spanish adverb “nunca”.

• uerus [adjective] (true)
• mons [noun]
• testamentum [noun] (testament)

The Latin verb “pertineo” (to belong) is the origin of the English verb “to pertain.”

• tamquam [adverb] (as if)

The Latin word “sermo” (speech) is the root of the English word “sermon”.

• imperium [noun]
• quicumque [pronoun] (whoever)
• numerus [noun] (number)
• sensus [noun] (sense)
• Domini [proper noun]
• forma [noun] (form)
• oratio [noun] (speech)
• instituo [verb]
• potius [adverb] (rather)
• fortuna [noun] (fortune)
• arma [noun]
• infero [verb]
• proximus [adjective] (next)
• propono [verb]

The Latin adjective “alienus” is the origin of the English word “alien.” It comes from the word “alius” which means “other”.

• sacer [adjective] (sacred)
• gloria [noun] (glory)
• poena [noun] (punishment)
• sapientia [noun] (wisdom)
• fundus [noun] (farm)
• praecipio [verb]
• defero [verb]
• supra [preposition] (above)
• forte [noun]
• doceo [verb] (to teach)
• cura [noun] (care)
• offero [verb]
• vobis [pronoun]
• cunctus [adjective]
• scientia [noun]
• salus [noun]
• possideo [verb]
• Deum [proper noun]
• mundus [noun]
• praesum [verb]
• consto [verb]
• quisquis [pronoun]
• consul [noun] (consul)
• consulo [verb]
• adeo [adverb]
• superior [adjective] (higher)

The Latin word “equus” (horse) is the root of the English adjective “equestrian” which means “related to horseback riding”.

• pretium [noun] (price)
• caput [noun] (head)
• nolo [verb] (to not want)
• diligo [verb]
• muto [verb]
• quantus [adjective] (how many)

The Latin word “ amor ” is the root of the English adjective “ amorous ”.

• auctoritas [noun] (authority)
• confero [verb]
• exemplum [noun] (example)
• par [adjective]

The Latin verb “amo” (to love) appears in the phrase “ si vis amari ama ” by the philosopher Seneca, which translates to “ if you want to be loved, love ”.

The English words “ prohibit ” and “ prohibition ” come from this Latin word.

• sto [verb] (to stand)
• altus [adjective] (high)
• prior [adjective] (prior)
• circa [preposition] (about)

The Latin word “vita” (life) appears (in an inflected form) in the Latin term “Curriculum vitae” which is often abbreviated as CV.

• scilicet [adverb] (of course)
• casus [noun]
• consequor [verb]
• quilibet [pronoun] (anyone)
• longus [adjective] (long)
• verbis [noun]
• efficio [verb]
• appareo [verb] (to appear)
• materia [noun] (matter)
• sumo [verb] (to take)
• legio [noun] (a legion)
• curo [verb]
• quattuor [numeral] (four)
• mare [noun] (sea)
• timeo [verb] (to fear)
• paucus [adjective]
• proelium [noun] (a battle)
• hinc [adverb] (hence)
• nego [verb] (to deny)

The Latin word “sol” (sun) is the root of the English adjective “solar.”

• libero [verb]
• tot [determiner] (so many)
• prius [adjective]
• mereo [verb]
• tollo [verb]
• plerusque [adjective]
• absum [verb]

The Latin word “lingua” (language) appears in the expression “ lingua franca ” which means “ common language ”.

• utique [adverb]
• dignitas [noun]
• qualis [determiner]

The Latin word “puer” (child) is the root in the English adjective “ puerile ,” which means childish and immature.

• statim [adverb] (immediately)
• multitudo [noun] (multitude)
• munus [noun] (office)
• necesse [adjective] (necessary)
• occupo [verb] (to occupy)
• aeternus [adjective] (eternal)
• exsisto [verb]
• cur [adverb] (why)
• familia [noun]
• posterus [adjective]
• traho [verb]
• significo [verb]
• condicio [noun]
• studium [noun] (study)
• at [conjunction]
• memoria [noun] (memory)

The Latin word “ira” (anger) is the root of the English word “irate”.

• iniurius [adjective]
• intra [preposition]
• item [adverb]
• defendo [verb] (to defend)
• nomino [verb]
• multo [adverb]
• lapis [noun] (a stone)

The Latin word “ periculum ” is the origin of the words “ péril ” in French, “ pericolo ” in Italian, “ peligro ” in Spanish, and “ perigo ” in Portuguese.

• cogito [verb] (to think)
• auris [noun]
• status [noun] (state)
• motus [noun]

The Latin verb “audeo” (to dare) is related to the noun “audax,” meaning “bold” and “daring”. This term is the root of the English word “audacity”.

• ultimus [adjective]
• iusum [adverb]
• quippe [particle]
• committo [verb] (to commit)
• concedo [verb] (to concede, to withdraw)
• parens [noun] (parent)

If the Latin verb “ingredior” (to enter) looks familiar, that’s because the English word “ingredient” is derived from it.

• uiuo [noun]
• omnino [adverb]
• pereo [verb] (to perish)
• certe [adverb] (certainly)
• auxilium [noun] (help)
• desum [verb]
• sacerdos [noun] (priest)
• praeter [preposition] (except)
• vitae [noun]
• verum [adverb]
• templum [noun]
• Romani [proper noun]
• saepe [adverb] (often)
• ingenium [noun]
• adsum [verb]
• addo [verb] (to add)
• longe [adverb]
• facies [noun] (face)

The Latin word “pugna” (fight) is the root of the English adjective “pugnacious.”

• utrum [conjunction] (whether)
• ultra [preposition] (beyond)
• dubito [verb] (to doubt)

The Latin word “dolor” (pain) has kept the same spelling and meaning in Spanish.

• intersum [verb]
• iustitia [noun] (justice)
• membrum [noun] (member)
• accido [verb] (to happen)
• necessitas [noun] (necessity)
• haud [adverb]
• aer [noun] (air)
• eligo [verb] (choose)
• colo [verb]
• flumen [noun] (river)
• apostolus [noun]
• depono [verb]
• procedo [verb] (to proceed)
• copia [noun] (supply)
• venit [verb]
• Israhel [proper noun]
• mox [adverb] (soon)
• decem [numeral] (ten)
• diu [adverb] (for a long time)
• praetor [noun] (praetor)
• permitto [verb]
• postquam [conjunction] (after)
• rursus [adverb]

In the periodic table of the elements, the symbol for gold (Au), comes from the Latin word “aurum”.

The Latin word spero gave rise to the terms “ espérer ” in French, “ sperare ” in Italian, as well as “ esperar ” in Spanish and Portuguese.

• beatus [adjective] (blessed)
• tandem [adverb] (finally)
• exterior [adjective] (exterior)
• fere [adverb] (almost)
• regio [noun]
• quamvis [adverb] (however)
• futurus [participle]
• error [noun]
• angelus [noun]

The Latin word “ clarus ” is the origin of the words “ clair ” in French, “ chiaro ” in Italian, as well as “ claro ” in Spanish and in Portuguese.

• dexter [adjective] (right)
• egredior [verb]
• sustineo [verb]
• insula [noun] (island)
• miser [adjective] (miserable)
• accedo [verb]
• plus [adjective] (more)
• ample [adverb]

The Latin word “plenus” (full) is the root of the English word “plenary”, most commonly used in the expression “plenary session,” which refers to a session of a conference where all participants are expected to be present.

• retineo [verb]
• deduco [verb]
• misceo [verb] (to mix)
• armis [noun]
• viri [noun]
• iter [noun] (a journey)
• ignoro [verb] (to not know)
• fortis [adjective] (strong)
• gradus [noun]
• donec [conjunction] (until)
• amitto [verb]
• praesidium [noun] (protection)
• existimo [verb]
• dono [verb]
• etsi [conjunction] (though)
• beneficium [noun] (benefit)
• irascor [verb] (to be angry)

The Latin word “filia” (daughter) is the origin of the words “fille” in French, “figlia” in Italian, and “hija” in Spanish.

• esse [verb]
• praebeo [verb]
• nescio [verb] (to not know)
• potior [verb]
• ferrum [noun] (iron)
• prope [preposition] (near)
• quamquam [conjunction] (though)
• metus [noun] (fear)
• recte [adverb] (correctly)
• saeculum [noun]
• unusquisque [pronoun] (each one)
• antiquus [adjective] (ancient)
• timor [noun] (fear)
• cado [verb] (to fall)
• competo [verb]
• servus [noun] (a servant)
• interim [adverb] (in the meantime)
• color [noun] (color)
• initium [noun] (beginning)
• fugio [verb] (to flee)
• nobilis [adjective] (noble)
• inferus [adjective]
• spatium [noun] (space)

The Latin adjective “paulus” (small) is the origin of the name Paul.

• inimicus [adjective]
• scriptura [noun] (a writing)
• rogo [verb]
• persequor [verb]
• dimitto [verb]
• fama [noun] (fame)
• meritum [noun] (merit)
• acies [noun]
• subeo [verb]
• postulo [verb]
• statuo [verb]

The Latin word “sapiens” (wise) appears in the scientific name of our species: Homo sapiens.

• necessarius [adjective]
• tribuo [verb]
• creditor [noun] (creditor)
• multum [adverb] (a lot)
• dos [noun] (gift)
• sacrificium [noun] (sacrifice)
• religio [noun]
• impleo [verb]
• naturalis [adjective]
• ecce [interjection]
• aperio [verb] (to uncover)
• actus [noun] (act)
• mensura [noun]
• episcopus [noun]
• defungor [verb]
• umquam [adverb] (ever)
• contingo [verb]
• vis [noun] (force)
• centum [numeral] (a hundred)
• exigo [verb] (to demand)
• sedeo [verb]
• iterum [adverb] (again)
• imago [noun] (image)
• condo [verb]

The Latin word “forum” is used in English. In Ancient Rome, this term referred to an outdoor public square. Nowadays, this term frequently refers to online forums, like Reddit.

• murus [noun]
• iussus [noun] (command)
• mortalis [adjective] (mortal)
• viam [noun]

The Latin adjective “dignus” (worthy) is the origin of the English noun “dignity”.

• consule [noun]
• propheta [noun] (prophet)
• laudo [verb] (to praise)
• excipio [verb] (to welcome, to receive, to take out)
• aliquando [adverb] (sometimes)
• nuntio [verb] (to announce)
• tanto [adjective]
• origo [noun]
• pietas [noun] (piety)
• disco [verb] (to learn)
• Domino [proper noun]
• semen [noun] (seed)
• gigno [verb] (to produce)

The Latin word “vir” (man) resembles the Sanskrit word “vira”. Both Latin and Sanskrit are languages that derive from the Proto-Indo-European language. For more on this, see this comparison of Latin and Sanskrit .

• rego [verb] (to rule)
• denique [adverb] (finally)

The word “spectator” comes from the Latin verb “specto” (to watch).

• confiteor [verb] (to confess)
• abeo [verb] (to depart)

The Latin verb “pugno” (to fight) comes from the noun “pugnus” (a fist).

The Latin verb “taceo” (to be silent) is the origin of the English adjective “tacit” (which means implied, not made explicit).

• falsus [participle]
• affero [verb] (to bring)
• nondum [adverb] (not yet)
• lignum [noun]
• damnum [noun] (loss)
• consisto [verb]
• similitudo [noun] (likeness)
• parum [adverb]
• censeo [verb] (to think)

The Latin word “soror” (sister) is the origin of the English word “sorority.” In the same way, the English word “fraternity” comes from the Latin term “frāter” (brother).

• uoco [verb]
• substantia [noun] (substance)
• magistro [verb]
• cedo [verb]
• profero [verb]
• descendo [verb] (to descend)
• ascendo [verb] (to go up)

The Latin verb “edo” (to eat) is the root of the English adjective “edible”.

• instruo [verb]
• obligo [verb]
• crimen [noun]
• extra [preposition]
• impero [verb] (to command)
• dispono [verb]
• delinquo [verb] (to do something wrong)

The Latin word “femina” (woman) is the origin of the French word “femme” (which also means “woman”).

• praetereo [verb]
• intro [verb]
• philosophus [noun] (philosopher)
• decedo [verb]
• huiusmodi [adverb]
• obtineo [verb]
• militia [noun]
• contrarius [adjective]
• fatum [noun] (fate)
• quinque [numeral] (five)
• numero [verb]
• civitas [noun]
• campus [noun]
• illic [pronoun]
• perpetuus [adjective] (perpetual)
• repeto [verb]
• praeda [noun] (prey)
• percipio [verb] (to perceive)
• intellectus [noun] (understanding)
• Caesar [proper noun]
• integer [adjective] (complete)
• mando [verb]

The Latin word “culpa” (fault) is the root in the English word “culprit”. It also appears in the Latin phrase “mea culpa” that is used in English.

• contraho [verb]
• loco [verb]
• animal [noun]
• regius [adjective]
• supero [verb]
• ii [pronoun]

The Latin word “testis” (a witness) is a root of the English verb “to testify”.

• corrumpo [verb]
• furor [verb]

The Latin word “tutor” (which means “guardian”) has entered the English language (via French) and has taken on a different meaning: someone who teaches a student.

• incertus [adjective] (uncertain)
• coniungo [verb]
• quartus [numeral] (fourth)
• creatura [noun] (creature)
• velut [adverb] (as if)
• amplus [adjective] (large)
• admitto [verb]
• tempto [verb]
• aufero [verb]
• exspecto [verb]
• via [noun] (road)
• praefero [verb]
• quin [adverb]

The Latin word “gladius” (sword) is related to the term “gladiator”.

The Latin preposition “iuxta” (next to) is a root of the English word “juxtaposition”.

• Christi [proper noun]
• capus [noun]
• lumen [noun] (light)
• damno [verb]
• resisto [verb]
• Romanis [proper noun]
• magister [noun] (teacher)
• pateo [verb] (to be open)
• scelus [noun] (crime)
• creo [verb] (to create)
• discedo [verb] (to leave)
• exhibeo [verb] (to show)

The Latin word “merces” (wages) is the root of the English word “mercenary”.

The Latin word “laus” (praise) is the origin of the Italian word “lode”. As a Romance language, Italian derives from Latin, hence the similarities between Italian and Latin .

• consuetudo [noun] (a custom)
• quemadmodum [adverb] (how)
• diabolus [noun] (devil)
• regno [verb]
• concipio [verb]
• videri [verb]
• cupio [verb]
• facultas [noun] (ability)
• nimius [adjective] (too much)
• habitus [participle]
• arbitror [verb]
• desidero [verb] (to miss)
• iungo [verb]
• sedes [noun] (seat)
• deficio [verb]
• convenit [verb]
• definio [verb] (to define)
• pauper [adjective] (poor)
• emptor [noun] (buyer)
• cesso [verb]
• aequus [adjective] (equal)
• aestimo [verb]
• perdo [verb]
• fundo [verb]
• doctrina [noun] (teaching)
• comparo [verb]
• porta [noun] (gate)
• mora [noun] (delay)
• praefectus [noun] (commander)
• cibus [noun] (food)
• remitto [verb] (to remit)
• adhibeo [verb]
• male [adverb] (badly)
• ingens [adjective] (huge)
• dirigo [verb]

The Latin term “dubius” (doubtful) is the origin of the English term “dubious”.

• expedio [verb]
• oppono [verb] (to oppose)
• modicus [adjective]
• praeceptum [noun] (precept)

The Latin term “verbum” (word) is the origin of the term “verbatim” (word for word) that is used in English.

• interrogo [verb]
• socius [noun]
• senatum [noun]
• potentia [noun] (power)
• pario [verb]
• sors [noun] (lot)
• conficio [verb]
• fraus [noun] (fraud)
• adicio [verb]
• transfero [verb]
• puella [noun] (a girl)

The Latin word “stella” (star) is the root of the English adjective “stellar”. Stella is also a female name in several languages, including English.

• tracto [verb]
• pariter [adverb]
• opinio [noun]
• cito [verb]
• incipio [verb] (to begin)
• demonstro [verb] (to show)
• facilis [adjective] (easy)
• facile [adverb] (easily)
• Christo [proper noun]
• misericordia [noun] (mercy)
• iulianus [adjective] (Julian)
• opprimo [verb]
• plebs [noun]

The Latin word “ arbor ” is the origin of the words “ arbre ” in French, “ albero ” in Italian, “ árbol ” in Spanish, and “ árvore ” in Portuguese.

• tribunus [noun]
• quomodo [adverb]
• fidelis [adjective] (faithful)
• viginti [numeral] (twenty)
• procurator [noun] (manager)
• nitor [verb]
• turba [noun] (crowd)
• differo [verb]
• cursus [noun]
• disciplina [noun] (training)
• honestus [adjective]
• exceptio [noun] (an exception)
• compono [verb]
• aliter [adverb] (otherwise)
• veluti [adverb]
• consulatus [noun] (consulship)
• impono [verb]
• diligenter [adverb] (carefully)
• conspectus [participle]
• utilis [adjective] (useful)
• custodio [verb] (guard)
• Romam [proper noun]
• sufficio [verb]
• profectus [noun] (progress, profit)
• hora [noun]
• exeo [verb]
• coram [adverb]
• finio [verb] (to finish)
• quaestio [noun]
• fuga [noun] (flight)
• magnitudo [noun] (size)
• videlicet [adverb]
• lateo [verb]
• arbitrium [noun] (decision)
• vera [adjective]
• Christus [proper noun]
• noceo [verb]
• dolus [noun] (deceit)
• subito [participle]
• hodie [adverb] (today)
• habito [verb]
• effectus [noun] (result)
• rescribo [verb]
• hostis [noun] (the enemy)
• cumque [adverb]
• ecclesia [noun] (church)
• decerno [verb] (to decide)
• caedes [noun]
• quotiens [adverb]
• perfectus [participle] (perfect)
• pronuntio [verb]
• considero [verb] (to consider)
• epistula [noun]
• destino [verb]
• quies [noun]
• provinciae [noun]
• confirmo [verb]
• ictus [participle] (hit)
• Christum [proper noun]
• proficiscor [verb]
• tenebra [noun] (darkness)
• Caesaris [proper noun]
• praetorium [noun] (headquarters)
• saepius [adverb]
• testimonium [noun] (testimony)

The Latin adjective “felix” (happy) is the origin of the words “felice” in Italian and “feliz” in Spanish. It is also the root of the English term “felicity”.

• occurro [verb]
• cognitio [noun]
• caelestis [adjective] (celestial)
• voluntate [noun]
• utilitas [noun] (utility)
• intendo [verb]
• miror [verb]
• Romae [noun]
• stipulatio [noun] (stipulation)

The Latin verb “venire” (to come) is used in a famous Latin phrase attributed to Julius Caesar: “ Veni, vidi, vici ” which means “ I came, I saw, I conquered ”.

• antequam [conjunction] (before)
• odium [noun] (hatred)
• iaceo [verb]
• tego [verb] (to cover)
• profecto [adverb] (indeed)
• exitus [noun] (exit)
• vix [adverb] (hardly)
• durus [adjective] (hard)
• aedes [noun]
• cultus [noun]
• oleum [noun]
• adduco [verb]
• contendo [verb]
• tango [verb]
• congrego [verb]
• impedio [verb]
• septem [numeral] (seven)
• creator [noun] (creator)
• pecco [verb] (to sin)
• armo [verb] (arm)
• induco [verb]
• continuus [adjective] (continuous)
• mirus [adjective]
• debitor [noun] (debtor)
• insum [verb]
• careo [verb]
• quanto [adjective]
• primo [adverb] (first)
• penitus [adjective]
• tantummodo [adverb] (only)
• como [verb]
• desero [verb] (to leave)
• praemium [noun]

The Latin word “orbis” is the root of the English word “orbit,” which refers to a circular or elliptical recurring trajectory.

• excito [verb]
• expugno [verb]
• cogitatio [noun] (thought)
• impetro [verb]
• equis [pronoun]
• iuro [verb]

Philosophia is a word that the Latin language borrowed from Ancient Greek. Ancient Rome had its share of philosophers, including Marcus Aurelius and Seneca. It is hard to know if philosophy played as significant a role in ancient Rome as it did in ancient Greece, but it played enough of a role for this term to appear among the most common Latin words.

• adquiro [verb]
• accuso [verb]
• procul [adverb] (at a distance)
• occulo [verb]
• terminus [noun]
• societas [noun]
• servum [noun]
• vere [adverb]
• laboro [verb]
• vestra [adjective]
• edico [verb]
• rectus [participle] (straight)
• effundo [verb]
• praeterea [adverb] (moreover)
• instrumentum [noun]
• voce [noun]
• pendeo [verb]
• circulus [noun] (a circle)
• manifestus [adjective]
• expono [verb]
• sane [adverb]
• natio [noun] (nation)
• voluit [verb]
• nonnullus [adjective] (some)
• remaneo [verb]
• immo [adverb]
• certamen [noun] (struggle)
• orior [verb] (to rise)
• obsidio [noun] (siege)
• mas [noun] (male)
• Hierusalem [proper noun]
• interdico [verb]
• Romano [proper noun]
• legatio [noun]
• perduco [verb]
• monstro [verb]
• erro [verb]
• mille [numeral]
• colligo [verb]
• quare [adverb]
• proprie [adjective]
• prodeo [verb]
• tempero [verb]

The Latin word “umbra” (a shadow) is the root of the English word “umbrella”.

• viris [noun]
• Italia [proper noun]
• flamma [noun] (flame)
• felicitas [noun] (happiness)
• pupillus [noun] (orphan)
• moneo [verb] (to advise)
• nonne [adverb]
• sacramentum [noun]
• simplex [adjective] (simple)
• Romanos [proper noun]
• pector [verb]
• possessor [noun] (possessor)
• decet [verb]
• neglego [verb]
• incido [verb]
• adoro [verb]
• suburbanus [adjective]
• testor [verb]
• obligatio [noun] (obligation)
• supplex [adjective]
• auro [verb]
• Romanorum [proper noun]
• idoneus [adjective] (suitable)
• olim [adverb] (once upon a time)
• reperio [verb] (to find)
• prudentia [noun] (prudence)
• divina [adjective]
• porro [adverb]
• indico [verb] (to indicate)
• extendo [verb] (to extend)

An inflected form of this adjective appears in the Latin expression “ persona non grata ” which literally means “ person not pleasing ” and which refers to an “ unwelcome person ”.

• fallo [verb]
• valde [adverb] (very)
• mandatum [noun] (command)
• requiro [verb]
• argumentum [noun] (argument)
• prex [noun]
• succedo [verb]
• triginta [numeral] (thirty)
• videntur [verb]
• discrimen [noun]
• emitto [verb]
• testator [noun]
• commendo [verb] (to recommend)
• experior [verb] (to try)
• paco [verb]
• celebro [verb]
• amnis [noun] (river)
• memoro [verb]
• tergo [verb]
• commodus [adjective] (comfortable)
• furtum [noun] (theft)
• interficio [verb]
• quiesco [verb] (to rest)
• praeparo [verb]
• videatur [verb]
• vitam [noun]
• sino [verb]
• matrimonium [noun] (marriage)
• Paulus [proper noun]
• exerceo [verb]
• spons [noun]
• momentum [noun]
• comedo [verb]
• excello [verb]
• comprehendo [verb]
• priusquam [conjunction] (before)
• praepono [verb]
• virtute [noun] (by virtue)
• impendo [verb]
• desino [verb]
• curia [noun] (court)
• poeta [noun] (poet)
• vestrum [pronoun]
• occasio [noun] (occasion)
• prosum [verb]
• consumo [verb] (to consume)
• penes [preposition]
• semel [adverb] (once)
• subicio [verb]
• munio [verb]
• rapio [verb]
• pontifex [noun]
• urbes [noun]
• oppugno [verb]
• circuitus [noun] (circuit)
• gaudeo [verb]
• Romanus [adjective]
• repens [participle] (crawling)
• subdo [verb]
• impetus [noun]
• turbo [noun]
• opinor [verb]
• duplex [adjective] (double)

The Latin word “latro” is the root of the English word “larceny” which is a synonym of “theft”.

• paternus [adjective] (paternal)
• protinus [adverb] (immediately)
• licentia [noun] (a license)
• respicio [verb]
• aequor [noun]
• principis [noun]
• adiungo [verb] (to add)
• argentum [noun] (silver)
• turpis [adjective] (ugly)
• condemno [verb] (to condemn)
• inclino [verb]
• ejus [pronoun]
• difficilis [adjective] (difficult)
• ciuitas [noun]
• titulus [noun]
• nimis [adverb] (too much)
• inanis [adjective] (empty)
• parco [verb]
• ordino [verb]
• virorum [noun]
• patro [verb]
• desiderium [noun] (desire)
• punio [verb]
• ripa [noun] (bank)
• animo [verb]
• pignus [noun] (pledge)
• ultro [adverb]
• nuptiae [noun] (marriage)
• clamo [verb]
• tempestas [noun] (weather)
• praemitto [verb]
• iniquus [adjective] (unjust)
• excedo [verb]
• separo [verb]
• vult [verb]
• memini [verb] (to remember)
• declino [verb] (decline)
• supplicium [noun]
• distinguo [verb] (to distinguish)
• minuo [verb] (reduce)
• plane [adverb] (clearly)
• sublimis [adjective]
• donum [noun] (gift)
• militaris [adjective]
• Italiam [proper noun]
• terror [noun] (terror)
• pondus [noun] (weight)
• terrenus [adjective] (earthly)
• sapio [verb]
• prae [adverb] (before)
• defensio [noun]
• universa [adjective]
• reficio [verb]
• frumentum [noun] (corn)
• agnosco [verb] (to recognize)
• orator [noun] (orator)
• cornus [noun]
• cerno [verb]
• defensor [noun]
• recedo [verb]
• educo [verb]
• Iudas [proper noun]

20 Beautiful Travel Words In Different Languages

• , July 13, 2021

Craving for new ways to describe an experience or a longing for an adventure? In today’s post, we will walk you through the top travel words from languages across the globe to help you describe better what you are feeling. These words are perfect as captions to social media posts and can be used especially when you are finding yourself speechless with the natural beauty of the foreign country before you.

As humans, we have this natural desire for freedom and break out of the seemingly small cities we are from. One way by which we do this is by constantly traveling to places far from home. For adventure seekers, exotic places or countries on the other side of the world are what they long for. On the flip side, some want to travel purposefully by chasing after places with unique natural landscapes and architecture to die for. But, no matter what type of traveler you are, we bet there are instances when you feel that the words you know are just not enough to describe something.

In this post, we will walk you through 20 of the most beautiful travel words existing today and also list down other unusual vocabulary words for travel.

The Most Beautiful Travel Words

Speaking a foreign language is one thing, but knowing how to express using mere words fully can be a great thing too. Below is our list of the best words that describe travel and the sense of wanderlust perfect for all  hodophiles,  globetrotters , roadies, and  itinerants   out there.

1. Resfeber (n)

Origin: Swedish

Definition:  This word describes the restless race of someone’s heart before the journey begins. The fast racing heart is due to the mixture of fear and excitement of what lies ahead.

2. Solivagant (adj)

Origin: Latin

Definition:  This term refers to someone interested in traveling or wandering alone. This is perfect to be used, especially if you feel that you want to experience the freedom of being alone to do some soul searching.

3. Fernweh (n)

Origin: German

Definition:  This vocabulary word refers to a deeper sense of wanderlust wherein you will start feeling some sort of distance sickness for a foreign land. This is interesting because you can use this word even if you have never been to that place before.

4. Hireath (n)

Origin: Welsh

Definition:  This term is quite poetic in the sense that it describes some type of homesickness for a home that you cannot return to or an intense yearning for a special place in your past life.

5. Sonder (n)

Origin: French and German

Definition:  This word refers to realizing that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as yours. This word is also a reminder that the people you meet will have their own stories to tell and have reasons behind every action they do.

6. Hygge (n)

Origin: Danish

Definition:  This Norwegian term is popular, especially during the wintertime, since it is related to the sense of having a warm and inviting atmosphere. This can also be directly translated to a feeling of warmth and coziness while enjoying and making use of simple things in life.

7. D érive (n)

Origin: French

Definition:  This French word is also a simple reminder for travelers to not just take pictures but to let themselves be drawn into the beauty of a place before them. It can also be used to describe spontaneous travel wherein you are only guided by the desire to see something new.

8. Sehnsucht(n)

Definition:  This word directly translates to an intense longing for something that is indefinable or for a place that is far off from where you are.

9. E leutheromania (n)

Origin: Greek

Definition:  This term is from the ancient Greek language which refers to the wistful longing for freedom.

10. T rouvaille (n)

Definition:  This melodious term refers to a lucky find or a chance to experience something lovely. This can be used when you found a special place or unusual shop that is not popular with tourists yet is truly a good find for you.

11. Eudaimonia (n)

Definition:  This Greek word is directly related to a state of being content, happy, and prosperous about something. It can be used now just for traveling but in all aspects of life.

12. L ivsnjutare (n)

Definition:  If you are someone who loves life deeply and enjoys adventure, then this word is definitely for you. This directly translates to someone who has a desire to live life to the extreme and make every single day count.

13. Selcouth(adj)

Origin: English

Definition:  This unique word refers to a type of travel in a purposeful manner towards an unknown/new destination.

14. Coddiwomple (v)

Definition:  This unique word refers to a special type of travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination.

15. Yugen (n)

Origin: Japanese

Definition:  This unique word is based on the traditional Japanese study of aesthetics. This can be used to describe an unusual or mysterious sense of the beauty of the universe that triggers some sort of deep emotional longing and admiration.

16. Vagary (v)

Origin: Latin

Definition:  This Latin word refers to the type of traveling or roaming that is unpredictable. Usually, this also means that you do not have a specific destination but are merely on a road trip for the sake of an adventure.

17. Onism (n)

Origin: Danish

Definition:  This term directly states that there is an awareness of how little of the world you actually get to experience in your lifetime. However, it also has a negative connotation for some as it also reflects the frustration of being stuck in a place and not being able to experience all that the world has to offer fully.

18. Saudade (n)

Origin: Portuguese

Definition:  This term describes a triggered emotional state where you long for someone or something far and gone.

19. Schwellenangst (n)

Origin: German

Definition:  This German word refers to a type of fear of crossing a threshold or starting a new journey. This word can be also be used for people who are afraid of working on a new chapter despite the promise of solace and relaxation.

20. Novaturient (adj)

Definition:  This word refers to the unusual desire to change their way of life and to move closer towards one’s dreams. This word is so powerful and it is usually related to starting a new chapter in a foreign country.

Other Words Related To Travel

As we reach this part of the post, we hope that you could find the perfect set of words for travel. If you enjoyed this post, feel free to share it on social media and send it to your friends who love life deeply and live it to the extreme through constant traveling. For more languages tips, feel free to read out previous posts like how to  say cheers in Czech ,  Greek travel phrases , and  Afrikaans idioms .

Before you travel or wander to a place unknown, we invite you to enhance your language skills first using the  Ling App  by  Simya Solutions . This language learning application allows you to learn over 60+ languages anywhere on the go using your mobile devices. This is available for free and can also be accessed through the website. So for those who love to travel or simply an enthusiast, this app is definitely for you!

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42 inspiring & unusual travel words (besides wanderlust).

We’ve all tried to find words to describe a travel experience, and sometimes nothing seems to quite explain it right.

I love discovering new ways to express myself, and over the years I’ve slowly collected the below list of creative travel words that are either not commonly used in English or are from another language or are words that describe travel emotions we go through much better.

If you’re a bit of a Pinterest addict like me you might have heard some of these alternative words for travel before, but hopefully, some are new.

After all, we could all use some other words for wanderlust!

These are just a few of my favourite words associated with travel.

As someone who writes about travel all the time, I love finding new words for travel and to describe travel experiences.

Everyone knows wanderlust, but are there words for wanderlust in other languages, or even just another word for travel too? 

I first wrote this post back in 2015 with just 24 new travel words that I had found over the course of the year while I was living abroad in Spain .

Since then I’ve come across many more so I’ve updated it to include the new ones!

Each travel word definition has been written in my own words, with a photo of my own, and examples from my own experiences. 

I hope that you’re able to learn some new words for travel (that aren’t wanderlust but are other words for wanderlust!) and be a bit inspired by them like I have been!

The unusual travel words you need to know:

Resfeber  (n), origin – swedish.

The tangled feelings of fear and excitement before a journey begins.

This is one of the most popular words associated with travel and all over Pinterest!

We’ve all felt this. That jolt in your heart when you book your flights, or when you tell your family and friends what you’re about to do.

Now that feeling has a word you can use!

This feeling is for new travellers and old alike. I still feel it when I embark on new journeys, especially before I moved to Spain to teach English .

Fernweh (n)

Origin: german.

Farsickness. An urge to travel even stronger than wanderlust.

That feeling you get when you’ve been home too long and you ache to be out into the world again.

Sometimes you don’t know where you want to be, but you know that it’s away. Sometimes you know where, and you want to get there as quickly as possible. This is that feeling.

I’ve had a serious case of the post travel blues , and felt this to the extreme!

It’s one of my favourite words related to travel, since it really does describe how I’ve felt on so many different occasions.

Origin: French

To drift unplanned, led only by the landscape and architecture around you.

The idea that even if you drift you will end up falling into a path that is lined out for you by your surroundings. This could describe life overall, but it also describes small journeys.

When you’re wandering through a new city and you just happen to wander on a path that takes you to great discoveries.

This happened to me in Stockholm, when I went to the archipelago and saw absolutely nothing of the city, and again in Lisbon where we made no plans and just let the city show us where to go.

This is a travel word I’ve seen less often, probably because many of us love to plan our trips, tick things off a bucket list and not miss out, but sometimes if you just allow yourself to wander you’ll find the most unexpected and best things of your trip.

Numinous (adj)

Origin: latin.

Feeling both fearful and awed by what is before you.

I don’t know why but there’s something intriguing about finding Latin words for travel. Maybe it’s because it’s not a language we really use anymore, but it forms the basis for so much of ours now.

There are quite a lot of words for travelling that are Latin based, or that we can turn into a word associated with travel.

Firstly referring to divinity, but I think it is a wonderful way to describe how you feel when you see things that are so amazing you’re not sure whether to be amazed or realise your own insignificance in the world. It’s the magical feeling when you see something truly awe-inspiring, be it the scenery before you, or just something amazing falls into place when you’re travelling.

Visiting the rice terraces of China was that moment for me.

Schwellenangst (n)

Fear of crossing a threshold to embark on something new.

Ok so this German word isn’t traditionally a word related to travel but it could be used as one of those words to describe a travel experience now.

Maybe referring literally to a door, but a great way to explain that feeling you might have before deciding to set out on a new journey.

Did you make the right decision? Those questioning feelings now have a name. I thought I might have made a mistake in moving to Spain but really, it was just this feeling of fearing something new.

Strikhedonia (n)

Origin: greek.

The joy of being able to say “to hell with it”.

A popular Greek word associated with travel!

This is what you can do when you decide to quit everything, stop making excuses , and explore the world.

Something you say when you book your flights or you decide to do something on your journey that you wouldn’t normally do. You’re travelling, who cares right?!

Now you have a word related to travel for that awesome feeling.

A wandering or roaming journey.

An unpredictable idea, desire or action.

Travelling without knowing the destination, and it doesn’t matter.

I got completely lost with friends in the Alpujarras in southern Spain , and it didn’t matter one bit. This is another Latin word for travel that we should definitely bring back into our vocabulary!

Sehnsucht (n)

A wistful longing and yearning in the heart for travels that have been and travels to come.

When you’re not travelling this can be an overwhelming feeling, or when you think about the travel you’ve done and you wish you could relive it all over again.

This feeling is why you need to make the most of every moment! It’s why the more you travel, the harder it gets .

This is one of those other words for wanderlust that we could use instead, although not as easy to say I admit!

Eleutheromania (n)

The intense desire for freedom.

This is probably one of the closest words to explaining wanderlust in different languages. People often say that travelling makes them feel free, and eleutheromania is the desire for this feeling.

We seem to find freedom in other cultures, or just in being outside the norm, and when you stop travelling, you crave it again.

I think this is what led me to make the crazy decision to move abroad for the first time at 16 !

Definitely one of my favourite other words for wanderlust and a firm favourite on Pinterest when you look for travel words.

Livsnjutare (n)

Origin: swedish.

Someone who loves life deeply and lives it to the extreme.

Someone I try to be. One that takes chances, takes risks, and always chooses the adventure .

This other word for travel could be used in place for wanderluster, nomad or traveller.  We could all stand to appreciate what we have and make the most of life, and so this is an inspirational travel word! 

Sturmfrei (adj)

The freedom of being alone and having the ability to do what you want.

Travelling solo can be especially rewarding because it’s all up to you. You can make your travel journey exactly how you want it to be. No compromises, no one else to please. Just you and the road.

You might meet amazing people when you travel , but being on your own is real freedom.

This isn’t traditionally a word associated with travel either, but instead with being in a place alone or without supervision from your parents, so like when they leave you at home for the weekend as a teenager.

But isn’t that slightly giddy feeling of being able to do whatever we want similar to how we feel when we travel? No one’s watching, so you can be who you want and let go!

Solivagant (adj)

Wandering alone.

The kind of traveller many of us are. Solo travel has exploded so much that it is no longer out of the ordinary.

As most solo travellers know, you’re not alone for long as you make your friends on the road . But sometimes, it’s the wandering journey you take alone that is the most rewarding.

This is a word for someone that travels a lot or someone on a solo journey.

It’s definitely a popular description amongst travel bloggers too!

Saudade (n)

Origin: portuguese.

Nostalgia and the love that remains. A desire to be near to something or someone distant.

This is a travel word for after your journey ends and you just want to be back where you were, or with the people you met on the way. It’s the feeling that’s left after it all ends.

It’s what makes you want to return to your favourite place , even if you know it might not be the same. Part of the definition of this travel word is also about looking forward positively to the future!

Origin: Japanese

An awareness of the universe that triggers emotional responses too deep and mysterious for words.

That feeling when it’s dark and you look at the stars and your wonder for all the things in the world wells up inside of you.

I felt like this when I saw the northern lights in Iceland during the wintertime . It was the most amazing experience and if I had any word to describe it then this would be it!

Acatalepsy (n)

The idea that it is impossible to truly comprehend anything.

Acatalepsy is a word that we can associate with travel. 

Can you truly understand your travels, the things you see, and how they affect you?

Sometimes it takes time to process how travel might have changed your life, and sometimes we never truly know why we take the journeys we do and what they’ll mean for us until afterward.

We can reflect on amazing travel moments , but never fully know their impact until much later! 

Origin: In doubt

The realisation every person is living their own vivid life.

I stumbled across this word and fell in love with the meaning, as it’s something I sometimes think about. How each person’s life is as full of different connections, memories, and possibilities as my own.

Although research tells me Sonder may not be a real word, the concept is beautiful and I think it can be a word closely associated with travel.

When we’re travelling we realise how everyone is living their own different and vivid life, sometimes close to our own and sometimes on a completely other level!

Trouvaille (n)

Something lovely found by chance.

A street, cafe, an experience stumbled upon by luck.

I love when this happens in my travels. A moment drinking coffee under a lemon tree in the south of Spain , a garden or a lake or a swimming hole discovered with no one else around.

I love finding alternative words to describe a travel experience, and this is a great one! It’s so important to appreciate the little things, especially when we come across them in an unexpected way. 

Origin: Danish

The cosy feeling you get while you’re enjoying the good things in life with friends.

When you’re out for a meal with people you met during your travels , and you feel content and right.

That feeling that you’re right where you’re meant to be.

This isn’t traditionally associated with travel and has become much more popular in recent years as a word describing a Danish way of living.

This word is now much more popular and well known than when I first wrote this post when I was an expat ! When I first came across it in 2015 I’d never heard of it before at all!

And I love that.

To me, it sounded like a word to describe the experiences I’d had while travelling, when I’d met an amazing group of people and we were enjoying a shared meal together at the end of an awesome day of exploring.

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows – John Koenig

Awareness of how little of the world you’ll experience.

When you’re staring at the departures board and wishing you could go to all of those places at once.

It’s possible that the more you travel the harder it gets , and this is one of the reasons why. You can live abroad to try and travel more, but there’s still only so much to be seen.

This travel word is a little different in that it isn’t from another language but instead from a book.

However, it is another word that describes travel in that you’ll never reach the end of your exploration.

Travelling just makes you realise how much of the world there is still to see, and fuels your wanderlust even more!

Novaturient (adj)

A desire to change and alter your life.

This word for travel lovers describes the feeling that pushes you to travel.

When you know you’re not living the life you could be and there must be more out there for you.

It’s time to go and find it . I’ve never regretted travelling or moving abroad , even alone . It’s this knowledge and this feeling that makes me keep doing it!

Yoko meshi (n)

The stress of speaking a foreign language.

Literally translates to, “a meal eaten sideways”, and how I felt about speaking Spanish when I moved to Spain!

When people would tell me to “just start speaking” and it’s really not that easy.

Can you really learn a language just by moving abroad ? Maybe not, but you can try. Just be prepared for this feeling that you now have a travel word to describe!

Selcouth (adj)

Origin: old english.

Strange and uncommon, the way you see things when you travel.

Everything seems different and foreign, and it’s a good thing. We travel to seek out the things we don’t have at home .

This is another word that we can make into a word for travel, even though it doesn’t traditionally mean that.

It is one I could kind of see myself using to describe the odd things I’ve come across while travelling!

Eudaimonia (n)

The contented happy state.

That bursting feeling in your chest when you travel when it all feels right. The constant change in travel often puts our senses in overdrive and the highs are higher than ever. 

Learning to dive on the Great Barrier Reef was one of the best experiences of my life, and I won’t soon forget this feeling.

This Greek word is actually related to a philosophy that has been translated as meaning happiness or well-being, but I think that it’s the way we often feel when we travel, so it’s a word for travel lovers too!

Coddiwomple (v)

Origin: english slang.

To travel purposefully towards a vague destination.

When you have an idea of where you’re going, but it doesn’t matter how long it takes to get there.

The road doesn’t have to be a straight one. In fact, sometimes it’s better when it’s not .

I love this travel word because I can imagine an old English gentleman discussing his latest “coddiwomple”!

Flâneur (n)

Someone who strolls aimlessly but enjoyably, observing life and the surroundings.

This is what I love to do when I get to a new city, or through the countryside .

When we travel we seem to have fewer worries in general, allowing us to place ourselves more IN the moment.

Plus walking a city and people watching is a great way to learn about a new culture! It’s also a lovely way to spend a romantic date !

Nefelibata (n)

“Cloud-Walker”. One who lives in the clouds of their own imagination, or who does not obey the conventions of society, literature or art. An unconventional person.

Probably the way people have described me on occasion!

For those who don’t travel, or don’t know how to begin, the idea can seem fantastical and unconventional.

But these days there are so many people breaking free of “cubicle” life and working as digital nomads with the world as their office, working different travel jobs ,  saving to move abroad , or taking a year off to travel. Phil and I now work for ourselves and travel as we like (with kids!).

It may be unconventional to some, but for the rest of us, it’s life.

Brumous (adj.)

Origin: english.

Of gray skies and winter days, filled with heavy clouds or fog.

This may be a travel word you only use if you travel to the United Kingdom, especially in Scotland (it’s not the weather though, you just need the right clothes !)

It’s well known as the land of rainy days and fog, and I’ve experienced first hand.

However, I visited the Isle of Skye , one of the beautiful places in the UK, in the wind and rain and it was no less amazing. So really, I don’t mind if I have to describe some of my travels this way.

Vorfreude (n)

The joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures.

When we book a new trip and in the time before we go, this is the way we often feel.

We can think about the people we’ll meet , and all the exciting things we’re going to experience.

I love watching movies about places I want to go and then imagining myself there too, which is basically this feeling!

Commuovere (v)

Origin: italian.

Heartwarming, something that stirs and moves you.

I love finding new words that don’t translate into English. This one is a prime example of a word that is difficult to explain, but the best I can do is heartwarming, something that moves you to tears in a good way.

Maybe you’re wondering how this relates to travel… crying?!

Well, I’ve definitely shed a few tears over travel, from the good to the bad, and I’ve definitely been moved and awed by the things that I’ve seen.

Peregrinate (v)

Travel or wander around from place to place.

A pretty simple word that we could use to describe our travels and yet it seems to have fallen out of favour. “We peregrinated around the Scottish Highlands .” It works right?!

Nemophilist (n)

Origin: english.

A haunter of woods, one who loves the forest and it’s beauty and solitude.

There’s something magical about walking through the woods, and even more so in a foreign country.

When I lived in Canada on a study abroad one of my favourite things to do was wander through the huge forests there. So much so my new friends and I once got lost for 8 hours…

Querencia (n)

Origin: spanish.

The place where you are your most authentic self, from where strength is drawn, where you feel at home.

I’m so excited to have a Spanish word, after learning Spanish while giving in Spain.

This word comes is related to the verb querer , which is to want or desire.

It can be associated with bullfighting, as it is also the name for the area of the bullring where the bull takes its stand, but I like to think of it more as a travel word, of course.

Komorebi (n)

The sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees.

If you’re on those forest walks when you’re travelling like above, then this is hopefully what you’ll see!

Another unusual word that doesn’t translate directly into an English word, but one that describes a beautiful sight.

Hireath (n)

Origin: welsh.

A homesickness for a home to which you cannot return, a home which maybe never was. The nostalgia, the yearning, the grief for the lost places of your past.

Homesickness isn’t quite the right translation for this beautiful Welsh word, it’s more than that. It’s one of my favourites though as I often reminisce about my previous travels and times in my life.

It’s strange to think back to times like our babymoon in France , and how we had no idea what was ahead of us. As much as I love our life now I sometimes wish to live those times again!

Smultronställe (n)

Literally “place of wild strawberries” a special place discovered, treasured, returned to for solace and relaxation; a personal idyll free from stress or sadness.

When I went to Luleå in the north of Sweden in summer we discovered wild strawberries growing on an island in the middle of the archipelago.

That’s what I think of when I see this word because what better place to be? These are often the kind of places we discover when we travel.

Mångata (n)

The reflection of the moon on the water.

Something I only seem to see or see the most when I’m travelling.

It reminds me of being by the sea, of the Full Moon Party in Thailand and of the early darkness when I lived in the Gold Coast, Australia, where this photo was taken!

Photophile (n)

Origin: possibly english or greek.

A person who loves photography and light.

This one is a little in dispute. It could originate from the word for organisms that love light, “photophilic”, but have been adjusted to fit with photographers too.

Or, it could come from the same origins as “hodophile” in that “phos” means light and “philos” means friends. I can’t find concrete evidence either way, but that’s the beauty of finding new words!

Photophiles carry their camera wherever they go, and many travellers now do the same.

I used to have an old point and shoot camera, and then I stuck to mostly iPhone before finally getting a “proper” camera. I’ve been testing it out in Spain at places like the Alhambra , and in Portugal around the streets of Lisbon .

But there was nothing quite like the midnight sun in Luleå last summer.

Dépaysement (adj.)

Feeling that comes from not being in one’s own country. Being out of your element, a fish out of water.

Living abroad has often made me feel like this , especially in the early days.

Sometimes we can idealise moving abroad and not realise how it will affect us , but eventually, a place will feel like home, even if it’s a different concept of home than before.

Hodophile (adj.)

“Lover of roads”. One who loves to travel.

Does this travel word really need an explanation?

There’s something magical about setting out on a trip with the open road before you. My absolute favourite was driving across the Nullabor in Australia! It’s one of the longest straight roads in the world.

Cockaigne (n)

Origin: an english word with french origin.

Imaginary land of luxury and idleness; the land of plenty.

This word originates from a medieval myth, a land of plenty where society’s restrictions are defined and the harshness of life in medieval times does not exist.

Although we’re not in this time anymore, we could use this word to describe our ideal land of plenty now. One where people are not persecuted for their religion or race, one where equality reigns supreme, maybe one we will all be able to travel to one day?

Wayfarer (n)

Someone who travels, especially on foot.

Maybe not as unusual a word as some on this list, and one that you may already know. I considered making this my blog name when I started blogging !

It’s a word that makes me think of older times when people travelled in a more whimsical way that had nothing to do with social media. You went wherever the wind took you!

Absquatulate (v)

Origin: north american english.

To leave without saying goodbye.

Invented in the US in the 1830s as a word that sounded vaguely Latin, to make it seem older.

It means to make off with someone or something without announcing you’re going! The way many of us might feel we want to leave for our travels. No fuss, please!

Have you heard of these travel words and would you use them? Do you think they explain things better than we usually can?

If you liked them, pin them!

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Sonja is from New Zealand but now lives in Scotland with her husband and two little boys, after having lived in 5 other countries along the way including the USA, Australia, Canada, and Spain. Travelling has always been her passion and she has now made it her full-time job and worked in the industry for the last 8 years. She shares her living abroad experiences and best tips to make your travel experiences the best they can be!

55 thoughts on “ 42 Inspiring & Unusual Travel Words (Besides Wanderlust) ”

Amazing list! Looking to impress a number of my fellow travelers with this list now!

I swear some of them can be worked in to normal conversation! Others may be a little different but it’s so nice to have words that describe those travel feelings.

Sonja, that’s a great one!! Sharing it all over now:) love all the words and the idea of such a post:)

Thanks so much Monika! I have been sitting on all of these for a long time. They are saved all over my phone and written in personal journals, so I thought it was time to share!

I’d add: ecdemomania <3

That’s a good one I didn’t have! I’ll have to add it to the next list 🙂

I absolutely love these! I so often find myself having a hard time describing my deep seeded need to get away, always be moving, or travel solo. The long pause and struggle I have to express the answer to “why” when asked about my journeys can feel very awkwardly isolating, and not in the good way of standing alone on a mountain top or wandering an empty desert. I like to feel all alone in the world sometimes but other times, I want to be a part of something, a community, and understood. Seeing words like you have dug up to share in this post do just that. The fact that there are words in so many languages to describe exactly how I feel, means that I am not really alone, even when I have been on a road with no signs of humans for days!

Thanks Bethany! You are definitely not alone! I too loved discovering that there are words that actually describe how I feel when I can’t even really describe it myself. It means that there are other’s that have felt like this, and so much so that whole words have been created for it. I hope you find a way to explain how you feel and why you want travel and movement in your life. All the best x

Wow, I love these, thank-you!

Thanks! I’ve been collecting them for awhile, I love finding out about different words that we can use to explain our feelings, not that I would end up actually saying most of these!

Your list of words is awesome! But Germans actually don’t use “sturmfrei” in the context of traveling. It’s being said when your parents have left home for one or more nights so you can invite friends and party. 😉 it’s not a description about how we feel, it’s more a description of the situation itself. I definitely like your interpretation – hopefully it’ll become a part of travelers diaries.

Thanks Josi! It’s good to know the real meaning behind the word. I like the idea of trying to adapt it as a travel word too, so fingers crossed others see it like you too! 🙂

Thank you Sonja, This was a fun list. I doubt I will be able to work them into my vocabulary. I don’t think I can even pronounce most of them. Perhaps it would be fun to have a follow up post that included the pronunciation of each. You clearly have comfort with many languages. I envy that. Happy Trails to You, Michelle

Haha no they are not exactly everyday words! I think a few may be easier than others, but anyone actually understanding them is the problem! I love the idea that sometimes other languages can explain things better than English though, and I do find it fascinating in learning Spanish that things are not always a direct translation. The use of words can be so different! Happy travels to you too!

I loved reading these words! Thanks for finding them and creating the pin for them! What an excellent way to express our traveling emotions!

Thanks so much! You’re most welcome :). I have to admit I don’t use them a whole lot in my blog writing, but I just love them!

I love your words. Thank you.

Thanks for your comment!

This is a great list, I enjoyed it! Thanks. However, I just want to correct a minor detail. While I was reading along, I got surprised by the word “onism” as I am Danish and has never in my life heard of this word before, whereas “hygge”, the other Danish word on your list, is very commonly used. I looked up “onism” on the internet and found that it comes from The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows which is a compendium of invented words written by John Koenig. I suppose it is made as a combination between the words “monism” (Greek?) and “onanism” (English?), so there is nothing Danish about its origin (at least not that I could find) x

Thanks Ida! I tried to research everything as much as I could (hours in fact haha) and I’m not sure how I ended up with that one! I’ll take another look but I suspect I’ll find the same as you and change it! Thanks again 🙂 x

I loved reading this post and found myself relating to almost every one! ? Thought the accompanying photos were perfect too. It’s given me inspiration for a new travel/art journal …

Thanks so much! It makes me really happy to hear I’ve given someone else inspiration 🙂 🙂

Wow !! Love them.. I was actually looking for a new word which would describe my travel agency. I think I should be able to come up with something using the list of words, u’ve mentioned in this post.

That’s great I’m glad they’re able to help you! Best of luck.

Thnx a lot for giving this sort of knowledge about the words who r completely new to me. Keep posting these words along with their meaning it helps a lot.

Thanks dea… It perfectely helped me to explain my inner feelings , but some words have difficulty in pronouncing . I wrote down every word in ma notebook for future description pf my Travel Thanks alot yaar <3

Hi, I would like to know if there is a word for this feeling describes below,

‘I feel at home when I’m travelling, but when I’m actually at home, I feel weird.

I don’t think wanderlust is the word, can you please help me?

I’m sorry I’m not sure! I only know these words and the other post I did about unusual travel words. It’s possible something exists though and I’ll keep an eye out since I love finding unusual words 🙂

Was looking for travel words from Greek origin, and have found it, thanks so much. Love your page as well, maybe we see each other on the road sometime 🙂

Thanks so much! I’m glad they’re useful 🙂

So who copied who? 🙂 https://www.theintrepidguide.com/travel-words-that-describe-wanderlust-perfectly/#.WjWJFCPMwmo

Great list!

OMG!!!! Thanks for bringing this to my attention!!! I can’t believe how similar some of the wording of this is!!! 🙁 🙁 🙁 I first published this in early 2016.

Thank you for compiling such a great list! I may be incorrect, but shouldn’t ‘Vagary’ be listed as a noun rather than a verb?

It appears it’s listed as a noun now to mean something unpredictable but it came from the verb to wander!

So great to see Eleutheromania included in the list, passionate about freedom!

One of my favourites!

This is a very impressive, creative and original list. Will revisit many times. Thanks for sharing 🙂

42? How did anyone even get to this comment section? I had to scroll for 2 days just to get to leave this comment. This is really outrageous. 7 would have been plenty. We are internet users here, not book readers.

Two days well spent I’m sure 😉

When one is confined within the four corners of the home, because of the pandemic, this list is very encouraging! Thank you Sonja, many of the words here describes various emotions I have already experienced. Two more weeks of lockdown, I have time to do a project, finding my travel photos that match the words :).

Love this post! I’m feeling so much fernweh at the moment <3

Same here!!

Thank you so much for these! At this time of great challenges in the world, it is comforting to know that I can read the wonderful words you have compiled to capture all the positive feelings travel evokes. Slainte!

I couldn’t find all of these travel words anywhere else. You know, I am gonna bookmark it right away. Thanks for sharing these travel phrases. I love it. Looking forward to reading more of these informative articles 🙂

Amazing read. Needed these for getting a travel domain name. Bookmarked this post already. It’s very useful. Looking forward to reading more of these awesome travel blogs.

Ha ha what a random post! Learned so many new words from this, excited to casually *drop* them into my conversations

Haha so many! I mean, half I think I’ve never said but it’s fun to learn their meaning and find words that can describe the things we feel and think when we travel x

Wonderful article, it must have taken a lot of work to put together so many words 🙂

Thanks! I collected them over a few years and then reworded in my own words :).

Nice article. Thanks for sharing these travel phrases. Looking forward to reading more of these informative articles .

Stunning article, loved to read. will read more for sure…

Was very helpful article

I love this list of inspiring words for travel! I’m always looking for new ways to explore new places and this list has given me some great ideas.

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• 1 What is the Latin word for tour?
• 2 What is the Latin word for move?
• 3 What is the Latin word for vacation?
• 4 What is a wanderlust person called?
• 5 What is the meaning of tour in French?
• 6 What is meant by tourism?
• 7 Is Acro Greek or Latin?

What is the Latin word for tour?

Latin doesn’t have a word for “tour.” The closest word is “circuitus,” which means “a going around.”

What is the Latin word for move?

In Latin, the word for “move” is “movere.” This word can be used in a variety of ways, such as when someone moves from one place to another, when something moves or changes, or when something is in motion. “Movere” is a versatile word that can be used in a number of different contexts.

What is the Latin word for vacation?

Latin has two words for vacation, both of which have the same meaning. The first word is “vacatio,” which is a noun meaning “a time of rest from work.” The second word is “vacatio laboris,” which is a phrase meaning “a time of rest from work.” Both of these words can be used to refer to any period of time in which a person is not working.

What is a wanderlust person called?

What is a Wanderlust person called? A Wanderlust person is someone who has a strong desire to travel and explore the world. They are often described as being restless and always looking for new adventures. Wanderlust is a German word that means “a strong desire or urge to wander or travel”.

People who are Wanderlust often have a different perspective on life. They are more open-minded and enjoy experiencing new cultures and lifestyles. They are also often more creative and have a greater appreciation for nature.

There is no single answer to this question as everyone may have their own definition of a Wanderlust person. However, most people who are Wanderlust would agree that it is more than just a desire to see the world. It is a passion for travel and a thirst for adventure that drives them to explore as much of the world as possible.

What is the meaning of tour in French?

The word tour in French has a few different meanings. It can mean a journey or a trip, as in “I’m going on a tour of Europe next year.” It can also mean a visit to a place, as in “We took a tour of the palace.” Finally, it can mean a turn, as in “Take a tour around the room.”

What is meant by tourism?

Tourism is the activity of travelling to and visiting places of interest. People who engage in tourism are known as tourists. The purpose of tourism is to enjoy the experience of new places and to learn about other cultures.

Tourism can be domestic or international. Domestic tourism refers to tourism within a country, while international tourism refers to tourism outside of a country. Tourism can also be categorized by the type of activity that is undertaken. Tourist activities include sightseeing, visiting cultural attractions, participating in sports and recreational activities, and enjoying the nightlife.

Tourism is a major industry that generates billions of dollars in revenue each year. In many cases, tourism is the primary source of income for local communities. It is also responsible for creating jobs and supporting businesses in the tourism sector.

Tourism is beneficial for both the tourists and the destinations they visit. Tourists get to experience new cultures and places, while destinations get to benefit from the economic and social benefits of tourism. However, tourism can also have negative impacts on destinations if it is not managed properly. It is therefore important for destinations to plan and manage tourism in a way that maximizes its benefits and minimizes its negative impacts.

Is Acro Greek or Latin?

When it comes to the ancient language of Acro, is it Greek or Latin? This has long been a debated topic among scholars, but the answer may not be as clear-cut as one might think.

The first thing to consider is the origin of the word Acro. This comes from the Greek word ἄκρος, meaning “highest, topmost, extreme.” In this sense, it would seem that the language would be Greek, as the Greeks were known for their love of philosophy and intellectual pursuits.

However, there is another interpretation of the word ἄκρος, which is “point, extremity.” In this sense, it could be said that the language is Latin, as the Latin word for “point” is acrus. This interpretation is supported by the fact that the Latin alphabet is thought to have been derived from the Greek alphabet.

So, which is it? Is Acro Greek or Latin? The answer is that it is both. The language is Greek in terms of its origin, but it was also adopted and used by the Romans. As a result, it has elements of both languages.

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29 travel words that describe travel better than you ever thought possible

We love travelling and we love words, so imagine our surprise when we came across a massive treasure trove of travel words that describe how we feel before, during and after we travel better than anything we’ve ever seen, ever. In the history of everything.

These literary gems make ‘wanderlust’ look like an overrated show pony. Which it is. Travel brochures of the future will be littered with the likes of resfeber, eudaimonia and fernweh. At least, they will if we have anything to do with it.

TAKE IT AWAY, WORDS!

1. Trouvaille (n.)

Origin: French

Something lovely discovered by chance, like stumbling on a waterfall in Costa Rica .

2. Dérive (n.)

Origin: Latin/French

Lit. “drift”; a spontaneous journey where the traveller leaves their life behind for a time to let the spirit of the landscape and architecture attract and move them.

Dériving along the Quarry Trail. Photo by Stephen Parry.

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3. Numinous (adj.)

Origin: Latin

Describing an experience that makes you fearful yet fascinated, awed yet attracted; the powerful, personal feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired. For example, you may have a numinous experience at Yosemite National Park , gazing up in wonder at El Capitan, or at a towering black bear.

4. Cockaigne (n.)

Origin: French, medieval trope

An imaginary land of luxury and idleness. Think House Tyrell of Highgarden, minus the poisoning.

5. Schwellenangst (n.)

Origin: German

Fear of embarking on something new; fear of crossing a threshold. But you know what? You should totally just go with it, and cross that threshold.

Getting all Strikhedonia in Jordan. Photo by tegan & nathan.

6. Strikhedonia (n.)

Origin: Greek

The pleasure of being able to say “to hell with it”. Try it now. Head to our North America page  and shriek ‘Strikhedonia’ immediately before booking a trip.

7. Resfeber (n.)

Origin: Swedish

The restless race of the traveller’s heart before the journey begins when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together; a ‘travel fever’ that can manifest as an illness. The only cure is another grand adventure.

8. Vagary (n.)

An unpredictable instance, a wandering journey; a whimsical, wild or unusual idea, desire, or action.

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Embracing eudaimonia in Japan. Photo by Stephen Parry.

9. Eudaimonia (n.)

Lit. “human flourishing”; a contented state of being happy, healthy and prosperous. For example, you are pretty much guaranteed to experience eudaimonia as you watch the sun rise above the ocean in Playa del Carmen .

10. Quaquaversal (adj.)

Moving or happening in every direction instantaneously. It’s a little like when you think your passport’s in your sock drawer but it’s not and your flight’s leaving in three hours.

11. Novaturient (adj.)

Desiring or seeking powerful change in one’s life, behaviour, or situation.

Happily quaquaversal in Guatemala. Photo by Nathan Landers.

12. Sehnsucht (n.)

“The inconsolable longing in the human heart for we know now what”; a yearning for a far, familiar, non-earthly land one can identify as one’s home.

13. Ecophobia (n.)

Origin: English

A fear or dislike of one’s home.

14. Eleutheromania (n.)

An intense and irresistible desire for freedom. Pretty much describes every picture of the Greek Islands  we’ve ever seen.

Livsnjutare in Italy. Photo by The Common Wanderer

15. Livsnjutare (n.)

One who loves life deeply and lives it to the extreme.

16. Solivagant (adj.)

Wandering alone. Although we think it’s better when you’re solivagant with a small group of other solivagant types.

17. Saudade (n.)

Origin: Portuguese

A nostalgic longing to be near again to something or someone that is distant or that has been loved and then lost; “the love that remains”. For example, I have a nostalgic longing for Turkish Delight right now.

Having eunoia in Vietnam. Photo by Damien Raggatt.

18. Eunoia (n.)

Beautiful thinking; a good mind. My love of Turkish Delight proves I have eunoia (or does it?).

19. Sturmfrei (adj.)

Origin: Germany

Lit. “stormfree”; the freedom of not being watched by a parent or superior; being alone at a place and having the ability to do what you want. Like eating 18 waffles in a day in Belgium .

20. Yoko meshi (n.)

Origin: Japan

The peculiar stress of speaking a foreign language (literally means ‘a meal eaten sideways’). If you’ve ever tried to order ramen in one of Tokyo’s  laneway bars, you’ll know exactly what this means.

Selcouth outfits in the Sacred Valley. Photo by Stephen Parry.

21. Selcouth (adj.)

Unfamiliar, rare, strange, and yet marvellous, like adding cheese to your coffee in Colombia .

22. Fernweh (n.)

An ache for distance places; the craving for travel; the opposite of homesickness. Also one of Instagram’s most popular hashtags.

23. Yūgen (n.)

An awareness of the universe that triggers emotional responses too deep and mysterious for words.

It’s hard not to feel yūgen in a place like this. Photo by Damien Raggatt.

24. Commuovere (v.)

Origin: Italy

Only in Italy  would you find such a sensual word meaning to stir, to touch, to move to tears. Possibly while eating a giant slice of thin-crust pizza.

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25. Peregrinate (v.)

To wander from place to place. AKA travel. It’s the very definition. Think of a falcon and BE THE FALCON by embracing its love of flying immediately.

26. Nemophilist (n.)

One who is fond of forests; a haunter of the woods. Not like a spooky ghost; more like a guy with a top-knot who enjoys spending his weekends writing poetry under an old oak tree and drinking black coffee from a vintage thermos.

Peripatetic over a rock. photo by Phoebe Escott-Kenny.

27. Peripatetic (n.)

A person who spends his or her time wandering. There’s nothing pathetic about being peripatetic – we embrace the wanderers wholeheartedly.

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28. Hireath (n.)

Origin: Welsh

A homesickness for a home that you can’t return to, a home that perhaps never was. Which is kind of a downer, but a good excuse to keep travelling.

29. Gadabout (n.)

A person who travels often, and for pleasure. Something we should all aspire to, right? Be professional gadabouters? Update your LinkedIn profiles now, gang.

Now you’ve got the lingo, USE IT! Impress your friends with your newfound vocabulary on a small group adventure with Intrepid .

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Itinerary: A Perfect Day in the Latin Quarter

Traditional haunt of writers and scholars, the vibrant and eclectic Latin Quarter is bohemian Paris at its best. Walk in the footsteps of the iconic writers and poets of the Lost Generation who lived and wrote in Paris, immortalizing their lives here in print. Hemingway, Scott Fitzgerald, Ezra Pound, Gertrude Stein and many others found their inspiration here, making Paris of the 1920’s the artistic center of the world. Today you’ll discover cobbled streets, quirky bookshops and lively cafés. Follow our guide below and escape the tourist crowds. We'll show you the real Latin Quarter, and the best way to spend a day exploring it.

First a bit of history, to get us in the mood.

The Quartier Latin – From Clerical Scholars to Existentialist Jazz Clubs 

The French call it the Rentrée, or coming back in again from vacation, that time when summer’s long lazy haze reaches an end and we must return to our regular occupations. In English we focus on the school year starting again, so let’s turn our thoughts to the Latin Quarter, the quartier latin , famous for the Sorbonne University.

It’s not called Latin, for salsa dancing, but rather the language spoken by the students that early on came from all over Europe to study under the masters of theology and gathered in France’s capital. For a student from Palermo to share class notes with another from Hamburg, or chat about the pretty serving wench at the corner tavern, they spoke to each other in the one tongue they shared: Latin, hence the Latin Quarter.

Famous scholars had been attracting young people eager to learn from their prestigious minds for quite some time. It was all informally arranged until such a time as a brawl broke out over wine prices. It wasn’t the first time, nor would it be the last. But in the Year of Grace 1200, students taught a brutal lesson in fisticuffs against price gouging to a local innkeeper, objecting to the quality/price ratio of the stuff that filled their flagons. Students are very touchy about their drinking budget. One thing led to another and soon the usual town and gown friction became a proper series of riots. 

When brought to justice the students claimed that as students in theology they were mere clerics and couldn’t be judged by common law : only a religious court could claim that right.  King Philip Augustus (he who built up the Louvre’s tower keep, which you can still visit) and the Pope after him agreed. They granted special legal concessions to the students as well as a charter of incorporation, the official birth certificate of the University of Paris, later known as the Sorbonne.

Generations passed. As the French say, however, “ Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose ” or “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Those in jerkins who studied theology morphed into those in pullovers studying existentialism. Abelard and Heloise – the Romeo and Juliet of medieval philosophy--  became Jean Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. Another thing that stays the same is that scholars who study hard also play hard, whether it was those medieval roustabouts who wanted good wine for their small purses, or the Existentialists centuries later, in the 1930s and 1940s. Instead of seeking wine in taverns, students went for their drinks in the cafés. 

Once the Nazi Occupation of Paris was good and over, students thirsted after all things from the US from jeans to jazz, like a symbol of all that had so long been forbidden. American GIs who stayed on in France, many of them Black, delighted in importing their homegrown musical forms in the clubs that sprang up in the wake of the Liberation. Young people in turn reveled in the wild notes that symbolised the freedom denied them under the boot of the occupier. They let loose with a vengeance. Latin may no longer have been the common language, but the name stuck. “Quartier Latin” became a byword -- even now in the 21st century-- for lingering philosophical and literary discussions over a small table, nursing a tiny coffee for the hours needed to put the world to rights and the nights of exhilarating music that followed.   

Which brings us to what to do in the Latin Quarter, Paris.

THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN THE LATIN QUARTER

Morning: Breakfast/brunch and books!

Start your day with breakfast or brunch in one of our 2 favorite local hangouts. Both are equally good for brunch or lunch, take your pick or try both!

• Overlooking the Luxembourg Gardens, Treize au Jardin is a charming café which is a perfect spot for a delicious brunch, or lunch with cocktails!
• With its walls and walls of bookshelves shooting up to the café’s high ceilings, the Fourmi Ailée (winged ant!) continues the tradition of the literary and the scholarly that has made its mark on this neighborhood. And it’s also a fantastic place for brunch, lunch (we recommend the quiches) or simply tea and cakes.

Book Buying and Cafés

When in the Latin Quarter, you must of course check out some of the very many bookshops! Here are our recommendations for the best English bookshops in the neighborhood.

• Follow along the  Rue de la Parcheminerie, where parchment was made for the books that were copied and assembled, all by hand. On this street you’ll find the Canadian Abbey Bookshop where you can pick up something good in English. They have a big selection of second hand books.
•  If you don’t find what you’re looking for there you can try the San Francisco Book Company not far beyond or even the world renowned Shakespeare and Company which still shelters writers in residency programs and regularly hosts readings. Be prepared to wait in line here though and no photos inside!
• Don’t miss the spectacular views over Notre Dame from the Square Viviani just by Shakespeare & Co, and check out the oldest tree in Paris, which was planted there in 1650!
• Once you’ve got your book in hand, you can go and read it in either a café or in the beautiful Luxembourg Gardens, where Hemingway used to shoot pigeons to bring home to his first wife for dinner. We do not recommend this course of action (the marriage didn’t last). In summer local Parisians take their children to sail traditional wooden boats on the ponds or watch a puppet show, and there are often concerts in the bandstand.

• If you’re more of a mind for the café experience, try the two most famous up the Boulevard Saint Germain, (technically in the Saint Germain-dès-Prés neighborhood, but close enough to warrant the short walk there) where the existential couple par excellence , Sartre and Beauvoir, used to go to warm themselves up through the bitter Parisian winters, Les Deux Magots or Café de Flore . The latter continues to live up to its rich literary heritage with poetry readings and discussions and even a 6000 euro prize awarded to an up and coming novelist, granted each November. Be prepared for the prices though!

Afternoon: History, Culture & Monuments

It’s time to visit some of the wealth of museums and monuments that you can discover when looking for things to do in the  Latin Quarter.

• The Musée du Moyen Âge-Cluny   houses magnificent medieval treasures such as the luminous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries, which leave everyone speechless (don’t miss these! Too many visitors to Paris do). The museum integrates the old Roman baths that became an archbishop’s residence in the Middle Ages. If you’ve gloried in the breathtaking windows of the Sainte-Chapelle, you can get up close and personal with some of the stained glass panels here, or wander in the medieval-style garden that nestles close to it. 
• Rome is present once again in Les Arènes de Lutèce, a Gallo-Roman amphitheater built in the 1st century that was once the site of gladiator and lion combats.  It’s tucked away on the rue Monge (don’t miss the entrance through a very discreet archway!) and eternal students go there to read or to play pétanque, with some young soccer players at their games as well. 
• Don’t forget the Panthéon . Not to be confused with the one in Rome, this is where luminaries of French history are buried, and the Righteous of Nations honored. You will find everyone from Voltaire to Victor Hugo, to Marie Curie and even, recently, Josephine Baker, renowned for her work in the Resistance. Our insider tip, pay a couple of euros extra and climb to the top of the dome for some of the best views over the city, particularly the ongoing renovations at Notre Dame Cathedral.
• There are also the churches of Saint Germain des Prés, Saint Julien le Pauvre, and Saint Séverin, to get a taste of how architecture morphed from the Romanesque to the later Gothic, along with Saint Etienne du Mont, home to the last remaining rood screen in Paris (you may recognise the steps outside from Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris!)
• And of course don’t miss the iconic Sorbonne University. Founded in 1257 it’s one of the oldest universities in Europe.

Early evening: Apéritif

One cannot live by churches and museums alone, however, mainly because they close come evening. So what to do around 6 or 6.30 pm, when you have cultivated your mind quite enough ? Indulge in that very French pastime of l’Aperitif of course!

• La Rhumerie , a bit beyond the church of Saint Germain des Prés, established in the early 1930s by Joseph Louville of Martinique, bringing Antilles delicacies to brighten the grey skies of Paris. Stop by for an island atmosphere and nibble some accras de morue with an embarrassment of rum riches to choose from. They even have Jazz evenings in the best Saint Germain des Prés tradition!

Dinner Recommendations

(photos copyright Calice and Narro )

We particularly recommend two local restaurants, run by dear friends (tell them Jérôme and Hervé sent you!) 

• Narro is right by the Hemingway House, the three flight ‘cold water walkup’ where he lived with his first wife Hadley from 1922. Not to disappoint, but they do not serve the writer’s fresh Luxembourg pigeon. Rather, you’ll be served delicious French Japanese fusion cuisine, accompanied by a wonderful wine list.
• Calice is at the end of the rue Mouffetard, with its bustling and typical open market that you might want to visit yourself during the daytime, just like Julia Child did in her day. The sister restaurant of Narro, this is a more casual establishment; the menu is created by the same chef and is equally delicious.
• We also like le Coupe Chou, a charming old restaurant made up of 4 houses dating from the 14th-17th centuries and serving traditional French food. 
• For more traditional French cuisine,  we recommend the beautiful art deco Bouillon Racine . Bouillons were originally simple restaurants for local workers that appeared at the end of the 19th century. This is one of only a few of the original ones that remain. We particularly like it for the amazing decor and tasty menu, traditional French food with a twist and good prices.
• Finally, if you want to really dine in style, we recommend you try the offshoot of the famous Tour d’Argent, la Rotisserie de la Tour d’Argent . Located next door to the iconic Parisian restaurant, you’ll taste some of the delights of their fine cuisine without the waiting list and high prices!

Through the night: Jazz Clubs

If jet lag has you ready to continue on into the night, you must go to one of the Jazz clubs that the Latin Quarter is legendary for.

• Caveau de la Huchette The jazz hangout of Liberated Paris, the great names of the art have all played here and continue to do so. Get a taste of what it must have been like, when -- in a state of famine of body and soul --  you came downstairs to enter this little club and heard jazz live for the first time after four years of Nazi rule, the soaring wild notes and improvised masterpieces breaking free of rules and restrictions for pure unbridled energy. You can still put yourself into that headspace here at the Caveau de la Huchette, a don’t miss to top off the Latin Quarter experience. 

This is just an inkling of all that the Latin Quarter has to offer, there is so much more we’d love to share with you ! If you like what you’ve read and delight in the history of the Quartier Latin, you’ll love having Memories France take you on a tour of its secret hideaways and colorful history . Book it today and thrill to the adventures of the artist and student shenanigans across centuries. And be reassured, the wine is uniformly much better than it was in 1200. 

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