Tsunami derives from the Japanese words meaning “wave in a harbour”, and describes a wave that exerts its full destructive force when reaching land.Continue reading Tsunami
EVS Translation Blog / Category: – P-Z
12 Aug /13
Squatter
Squatter was the name given to a settler in Australia or the United States who occupied land in an area that had not yet been surveyed by the local government.Continue reading Squatter
31 Jul /13
Wellness
And now after so many food words, it is time for a week of wellness and health.Continue reading Wellness
30 Jul /13
Ratatouille
The word ratatouille first found its way into the English language in the 19th century and was used to signify a cheap stew made from cheap ingredients.Continue reading Ratatouille
29 Jul /13
Roquefort
This is one of the world’s most famous blue cheeses, even though the mould which makes it so distinctive is actually green.Continue reading Roquefort