Lubopiten - The love for asking questions.
Fredrik Haren
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Today, I was interviewed (via Zoom) by Bulgarian TV about my views on creativity.
The journalist asked many good questions, and we had an interesting conversation that covered topics ranging from North Korea to mothers playing games with their children.
In the end, I asked HIM a question: "How do you say the word "curiosity" in Bulgarian?"
He replied: “Lubopiten” (Любопитен)
I asked for the word's etymology, and he told me that the first part of the word comes from the word "love," and the second part comes from the word "to ask questions."
Lubopiten can be traced back to meaning "the love for asking questions," which I think is an absolutely beautiful way of looking at curiosity.
I am glad I asked... :)
Ps. I think the English language needs to adopt the word "lubopiten" as a noun so it can be used like this: "He is a lubopiten - a person who has the love for asking questions."
What do you think?
#bulgaria #creativity #curiosity #interview #askquestions
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7 个月Great insight and being curious like a child is something that we forget in all our logical excel like thinking…
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7 个月The Word should be adopted by every language that doesn’t have a better word for curiosity ??
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7 个月What a fascinating insight into the meaning of "lubopiten"! The connection between love and curiosity beautifully encapsulates the essence of what it means to be genuinely curious. It’s wonderful how different languages can provide such profound perspectives. Adopting "lubopiten" into English as a noun would be a fantastic way to celebrate and recognize the importance of a love for asking questions. It’s a reminder that curiosity is not just about seeking answers but also about embracing the joy of discovery. Thanks for sharing this inspiring conversation! #Curiosity #Lubopiten #LoveForLearning #LanguageInsights
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7 个月Lubopitenism (Noun), Lubopitenistic (Adjective), Lubopitenise (Verb)
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7 个月lubopitephile