Need just the right word? Why German probably has it.
by Kai von Fintel
Aug 29, 2022
2 minutes
“German must have a word for it.” Most such internet assertions are false. But in my opinion as a German American and a linguist, this one turns out to be nearly true. Let me explain some of the tricks of the German word factory., but let’s talk about the more subtle . It means the sixth sense someone might have for the right move in a difficult situation.
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