wants to do a version of this using the Filipino language, and all of the languages in this country i call mine. that would be a long list.
alimuom: steam rising from newly-wet earth, or its smell.
balisawsaw: uneasiness of the bladder, especially after sitting on a warm spot for too long.
alimpungat: the state of confusion that comes in the first few moments after waking.
ampiyas: soft spray of rain, especially near an awning, or an open window or door
lagaslas: the sound of water, softly and swiftly flowing
I just realized, typing those last two items down: look for water. There is so much water in my country.
pena ajena = motts! we didn’t have a word so we made one the fuck upppp
lacunas are awesome
This is why I’m a linguist. Also now I want to name a doll Meraki.
gigil. not gheegle
the filipinos know my constant...all consuming gheegles. gheegling. im a gheegler....
win me with your words and logic