We love this polyglot collection from the Positive Lexicography, an international trove of “bliss” words curated by Tim Lomas, a lecturer at the University of East London. Lomas’ work-in-progress contains words and phrases that hint at experiences that bring humans joy. The twist? Most aren’t translatable to English. We dug in, found the ones that are especially apropos of an active, outdoor life, and added our take. If you don’t feel blissed-out just thinking about these concepts, we’re sure you’ll find that word that’s always been on the tip of your tongue.

Að nenna (Icelandic, v.): The ability or willingness to persevere through tasks that are hard or boring
Ever run more than 10 miles on a treadmill? Or 3,100 miles on a one-block course (that’s 5,649 loops)? Enough said.

Chrysalism (English, new coinage, n.): The amniotic tranquility of being indoors 
Like a bombproof bivy bag during an early-season mosquito hatch. Awesome Scrabble fodder.