Word of the Day - 03/21/26
hiraeth
/ˈhɪraɪθ/(n.): deep longing for something, especially one's home
Word Origin
The word 'hiraeth' originates from the Welsh language. It is a compound word formed from two Old Welsh elements: 'hir', meaning 'long' (in terms of time or duration), and 'aeth', meaning 'pain', 'grief', or 'sorrow'. Therefore, 'hiraeth' literally translates to 'long-pain' or 'longing-pain', encapsulating a deep yearning or nostalgia, often for a place, time, or person that can no longer be recovered, tinged with a sense of grief or loss.