The Language of Sensation: Exploring Ideophones
We all know onomatopoeia, but many languages have something far richer: ideophones. These “adverbs of the senses” don’t just mimic sounds; they paint vivid pictures of sights, textures, and feelings. Dive into the world of Japanese kirakira (sparkling) and Zulu bhuqe (collapsing in exhaustion) to discover a whole new layer of linguistic expression.
