Words that exist in every language.

[Azuwi]

What words is the same in every language?

I will go first, and I think it's one

Pizza

[Azuwi]

Taxi

[criminal scum]

In every language? Nothing. There’s too many languages.

[repaeR]

(President) Donald Trump.

[Azuwi]

So how do you say pasta in your language?

[【ボス B o s s】]

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What words is the same in every language?

I will go first, and I think it's one

Pizza

In North Korea we call Pizza 평빵 (pyeongbbang) so yeah...

Um, I mean they call pizza that, not we.

HOW ARE YOU TALKING TO US FROM NORTH KOREA?

[Goldias]

"Ma"
Although it would not have the same meaning, such simple word should exist in every language.

[zeke]

There really aren't any universal terms for everyday objects. For example: some variant of the term 'banana' is common across several languages (such as the Albanian 'banane' or or Danish 'banan') but you also end up with languages that derive their term from another origin (Basque 'platano' or Turkish 'muz')

If such a word(s) exists, I would find it probable that it will most likely be a science term - particularly either a classical Latin derivative or a term popularized in English language sciences (why this is where you'd most likely find such a term explained below).

In the scientific fields, English is the 'lingua ♥♥♥♥♥♥' if you're going to submit/publish your results for international dissemination (or even for local dissemination in some communities and/or local publications) and, following suit, international conferences are usually held in English. Additionally some (non-English-speaking) countries and/or universities actually mandate that (much of) the sciences are taught in English at the university level as opposed to the native language. [Regarding the likelihood of a classical Latin term potentially being universal, the sciences of course have made liberal use of Latin-derived nomenclature]. As such, your proficiency with English (including proper grammar) is often seen as critical in the scientific fields; as a result, the sciences contain many terms with a strong global penetration across the many languages spoken through-out the world.

[kbiz]

Om nom nom nom

[Azuwi]

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There really aren't any universal terms for everyday objects. For example: some variant of the term 'banana' is common across several languages (such as the Albanian 'banane' or or Danish 'banan') but you also end up with languages that derive their term from another origin (Basque 'platano' or Turkish 'muz')

If such a word(s) exists, I would find it probable that it will most likely be a science term - particularly either a classical Latin derivative or a term popularized in English language sciences (why this is where you'd most likely find such a term explained below).

In the scientific fields, English is the 'lingua ♥♥♥♥♥♥' if you're going to submit/publish your results for international dissemination (or even for local dissemination in some communities and/or local publications) and, following suit, international conferences are usually held in English. Additionally some (non-English-speaking) countries and/or universities actually mandate that (much of) the sciences are taught in English at the university level as opposed to the native language. [Regarding the likelihood of a classical Latin term potentially being universal, the sciences of course have made liberal use of Latin-derived nomenclature]. As such, your proficiency with English (including proper grammar) is often seen as critical in the scientific fields; as a result, the sciences contain many terms with a strong global penetration across the many languages spoken through-out the world.

I think that pizza and taxi is a universal word. Or find me one other country where it's called different.

Banana is not a universal word, but maybe spaghetti or pasta is.

[☎need4naiim☎]

Yoghurt (Turkish origin)

Quick Check wikipedia to see for other languages.

[Devsman]

Haha

[☎need4naiim☎]

Doner Kebab (Turkish origin, written as Döner, in original language)

[tmwfte]

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(President) Donald Trump.

A trump is a fart in Britain.

[☎need4naiim☎]

Minaret (Arabic origin)

It is a type of tower typically built into or adjacent to mosques. Minarets are generally used to for the Muslim call to prayer, with a speaker system or by naked voice.

[☎need4naiim☎]

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Doner Kebab (Turkish origin, written as Döner, in original language)

Do y'all eat anything else?

I forgot when i last ate one. But it is very delicious, truth be told.

Vegans don't know what they have been missing.