Common Foreign Words And Phrases 4 Quiz

Answer: An admirer

'Aficionado' is the Spanish word for a 'devoted fan'. It is often used in the musical theatres or sporting areanas, to describe very enthusiastic fans.

Answer: Dread & anxiety

'Angst' is from the German word angest, which has indo-european roots. It means a feeling of 'anxiety' or 'apprehension', which is often followed by depression.

Answer: Seize the day

'Carpe diem' is a Latin word meaning 'seize the day'. Carpe meaning seize and diem meaning day. It is used to encourage people to seek pleasure now and not to worry about the future.

Answer: Act at one's own discretion

'Carte blanche' is a French phrase meaning 'unconditional authority'. The word carte means ticket and the word blanche means blank. An example of this is: if you ask a gardener to design your garden, you give him/her the power to do it using his/her own discretion.

Answer: Open discussion

'Glasnost' is a Russian word meaning 'publicity' and 'openness'. It is a soviet Government policy that allows open discussion of problems in society. It allows for candor and freedom of speech to discuss the government shortcomings and the social problems.

Answer: In the original position

'In situ' is a Latin phrase meaning 'in place'. It refers to the natural or original position of something, e.g. 'carcinoma in situ', which is a cancer that is growing in one place but is not spreading.

Answer: I am to blame

'Mea culpa' is a Latin phrase that means 'my fault'.The word mea means my and the word culpa means fault. It is an ackowledgment of an error being made personally, and that the fault lies entirely on the speaker.

Answer: Everybody

'Tout le monde' is French for: 'all the world' and 'everyone'. It is often used in the context of an event not to be missed, because everyone else will be there.

Answer: Voice of the people

'Vox populi' is a Latin phrase meaning 'voice of the people'. The word vox means voice and populi means people. It is used when talking about popular sentiment or opinion, which is shared by the public.

Answer: Prohibited

Verboten is a German word derived from verbieten, meaning 'to forbid'. It is used when something is prohibited or taboo, so that it is excluded from being mentioned.