Lihi

(Tagalog) A pregnant woman’s craving for something, usually within her first trimester.

Illustration by Jess Rotter

Universally relatable words from languages around the world — with no direct equivalents.

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Jess Rotter is a Los Angeles–based illustrator and artist. Rotter’s work has frequently featured in the Washington Post. Her clients range from Natalie Portman to Questlove.

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