there could be a word to explain it in german.

[pock_marked]

Whilst not known for their softness and subtlety, I really think the Germans nailed it upon creation of these three words, in a romantic manner the French could not surpass.

Erdbeere
Literal translation: "Earth berry"
English equivalent: "Strawberry"

Handschuh
Literal translation: "Hand shoe"
English equivalent: "Glove"

LuftkissenfahrzeugLiteral

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[fredchook]

German is marvellous - and I've never heard a better language for singing. So often I find the incredibly useful English word I've been using isn't an English word at all, but a transliteration of a German word.

[pock_marked]

Would you say its the power of the language which makes it marvelous for singing? And which word?

[alacarta_renata]

Luftkissenfahrzeugeelenfullen.
Translation: My hovercraft is full of eels.