Hiraeth

Hiraeth [hirˌīTH] is a Welsh word that has no direct English translation. It likens it to a homesickness blended with grief and sadness over the lost or departed, especially in the context of Welsh culture. The Etymology breaks down to 'hir' and '-aeth'. (Closest equivalent to English would be 'longing'.)In Etymology, 'hir' means 'long' + 'aeth' means 'pain, grief, sorrow, and longing'. Hiraeth is a homesickness and deep yearning for places and feelings from your past that you can't return ...