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In Albanian<\/strong>, by Qerimi: Buzeqeshje<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken mostly in Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Greece, Turkey, Italy.<\/p>\n

In (Maghrebi) Arabic (Darija)<\/strong>, by Nadja: Ya-Tbassam<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Maghreb.<\/p>\n

Note: ya-tbassam “he smiles” ; ta-tbassam “she smiles”, etc.<\/p>\n

In Armenian<\/strong>, by Lilith: Jpit, Jptal (\u056a\u057a\u056b\u057f, \u056a\u057a\u057f\u0561\u056c)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Armenia.<\/p>\n

In Ateso (or Teso)<\/strong>, by Apuda Ignatius Loyola : Aimunumuno, Aimuriemuria<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the north east of Uganda and the west of Kenya<\/p>\n

In Bambara<\/strong>, by Karen: Y\u00e8l\u00e8misen<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Mali, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, etc.<\/p>\n

In Batanga<\/strong>, by Georges Medy: Bey\u00f4<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Cameroon.<\/p>\n

In Berber (Tamazight)<\/strong>, by Moussa Amellal: Azmumeg<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in North Africa.<\/p>\n

In Breton (Brezhoneg)<\/strong>, by Rozenn, Kristian and Luc: Mousc’hoarzhin<\/span> (verb), and by Gwen: Minc’hoarzhin<\/span> (verb)<\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Brittany (North-West of France).<\/p>\n

Note by Gwen:\u00a0the “Vannetais” dialect uses “minc’hoarzh” for the substantive, and its derivative “minc’hoarzhin” for the verb.<\/p>\n

In Burushaski<\/strong>, by Piar Karim: Mooq Manas<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.<\/p>\n

In Catalan<\/strong>, by David and Caillis-Bonet F.: Somriure<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Spain (Catalonia, Valencian Community, Balearic Islands), France (Pyr\u00e9nn\u00e9es Orientales), Andorra, Italy (Sardinia).<\/p>\n

In Chukchi<\/strong>, by Weinstein Charles: Remynnun’<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Chukotka (Russia)<\/p>\n

In Djerma (Songhay)<\/strong>, by Moussa Ousmane: Harey<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken along the Niger River (Niger, Mali, and Benin), as well as in Ghana and Togo.<\/p>\n

In Dutch (Flemish)<\/strong>, by Pierre Favresse:\u00a0Glimlachen<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Netherlands, and Belgium.<\/p>\n

Note: smile (n.)\u00a0= “de glimlach”<\/p>\n

In Esperanto<\/strong>, by Mirejo: Rideti<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the whole world.<\/p>\n

Note: “Rideto” = smile. “Rido” means laugh, and is composed of rid-et-o, et <\/em>being a diminutive.<\/p>\n

In Fala<\/strong>, by Eusebio Mart\u00edn: Sunr\u00edr<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the North of Extremadura, Spain.<\/p>\n

In French<\/strong>, by Michel: Sourire<\/span><\/p>\n

In Fula (Pulaar, Fulfulde)<\/strong>, by Seydou: Moosude<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Cameroon, in the Centrafrican Republic, in Chad, Sudan, Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Bissau Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Togo and Benin.<\/p>\n

In German<\/strong>, by Laurie: L\u00e4cheln<\/span><\/p>\n

This language in Germany, Belgium, Austria, eastern Switzerland.<\/p>\n

In Greek<\/strong>, by Nicolas: Kam\u03ccgelo (\u03c7\u03b1\u03bc\u03cc\u03b3\u03b5\u03bb\u03bf)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Greece.<\/p>\n

In Hausa<\/strong>, by Moussa Ousmane: Dariya<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Niger, Nigeria, northern Cameroon and numerous West-African cities.<\/p>\n

In Hindi<\/strong>, by Michel: Muskur\u0101n\u0101 (\u092e\u0941\u0938\u094d\u0915\u0941\u0930\u093e\u0928\u093e)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in India (mainly North), and also in Mauritius, Fiji, Trinidad, etc.<\/p>\n

In Icelandic<\/strong>, by Maxime: Brosa<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Iceland.<\/p>\n

Note: Brosa (verb), bros (noun).<\/p>\n

In Italian<\/strong>, by Val\u00e9rie Rey: Sorridere<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Italy, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican, Croatia.<\/p>\n

Note: smile = il sorriso.<\/p>\n

In Japanese<\/strong>, by Kervern: Nikonikosuru (\u30cb\u30b3\u30cb\u30b3\u3059\u308b)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Japan.<\/p>\n

In Kabyle (Taqbaylit)<\/strong>, by Idir: Edhes<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Algeria.<\/p>\n

In K\u00e2mviri<\/strong>, by Tomek: Dut pilsoa<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Northeastern part of Afghanistan, in the province of Nuristan <\/p>\n

Note : K\u00e2mviri is one of the Nuristani languages <\/p>\n

In Kaqchikel<\/strong>, by Gelber:\u00a0Tzien\u00efk<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Comalapa, Chimaltenango department, Guatemala.<\/p>\n

In Kiholo (Holu)<\/strong>, by Mvwala Katshinga: Kumwemwetena<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Angola.<\/p>\n

In Lingala<\/strong>, by Ang\u00e8le Bongongo: Koseka<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Congo-Brazzaville, in DR Congo, and in the Central African Republic.<\/p>\n

Note: to smile and to laugh have the same meaning.<\/p>\n

In Luo (Dholuo)<\/strong>, by Beatrice Hongo: Buonjo<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Southern Sudan.<\/p>\n

In Malagasy<\/strong>, by Ralalaoherivony Baholisoa: Mitsiky<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Madagascar.<\/p>\n

In Mapuche (Mapudungun)<\/strong>, by Alejandra Vergara: Ayelen<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in southern Chili and Argentina (Araucania).<\/p>\n

Note: also means “joy”. Used as a first name for girls.<\/p>\n

In (Yucatec) Maya<\/strong>, by Lucely Cab Ku: Che\u00b4ej<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.<\/p>\n

In Mwotlap<\/strong>, by Alex Fran\u00e7ois: Y\u00e9y\u00e9<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Vanuatu.<\/p>\n

In Nengone<\/strong>, by Waicane: Hnuma<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Mar\u00e9, New Caledonia.<\/p>\n

Note: “hnuma” means both to smile and to laugh. The h<\/em> is apsirated.<\/p>\n

In Norwegian (Bokm\u00e5l)<\/strong>, by Dominique Colonia: \u00c5 Smile<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Norway.<\/p>\n

In Occitan<\/strong>, by Teiric: Risolejar<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the South of France, the Aran Valley (Spain) and the Valleys of South Piedmont (Italy).<\/p>\n

Note: smile (n.) = “lo risolet”.<\/p>\n

In Otomi (H\u00f1\u00e4h\u00f1u)<\/strong>, par Adriana: Thede<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Mezquital valley, State of Hidalgo, Mexico.<\/p>\n

In Portuguese<\/strong>, by Regina Giglio: Sourir<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Portugal, Brazil, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Angola, Mozamibique, Timor.<\/p>\n

In Quechua<\/strong>, by Gloria Caceres: Asikuy<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and nortwestern Argentina.<\/p>\n

In Spanish<\/strong>, by Michel: Sonre\u00edr<\/span><\/p>\n

In Susu<\/strong>, by Sylla Ibrahima Sory: Y\u00e9l\u00e9<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Guinea.<\/p>\n

In Swahili (Kiswahili)<\/strong>, by Mateo Mfalme: Tabasamu,
\nKicheko<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and D.R. Congo.<\/p>\n

In Tuareg (Tamasheq, Tamahaq)<\/strong>, by Ibrahim and Moussa Ousmane: Deroum’s (Drms), Tadaza<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Algeria, Mali, Niger, Lybia, Burkina Faso.<\/p>\n

Note: smile = tedremast.<\/p>\n

In Vietnamese<\/strong>, by Ngoc-Anh Tran: M\u00f4t Nuoi Cuoi<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Vi\u00eat Nam.