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In a Word Greeting Cards

10 for $29.95 + Shipping

Expressions from around the world for every occasion.

Holiday special through the end of the year! Promises Films would like to thank Connecting Dotz for generously granting us permission to sell these cards at a discounted price and sharing revenue with us.

This colorful line of greeting cards celebrates unique words from around the world that have no direct English equivalent, yet express universal sentiments and experiences. Each card explains the word’s meaning, pronunciation, and origin on the back. Interiors are blank; envelopes included. Created by Berkeley-based artist Susan Fassberg, these beautifully embossed cards are printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper.

Your purchase not only supports non-profits that work to preserve and protect the links between language, landscape, and life, but a healthy percentage goes to Promises Films’ educational outreach activities as well.

A Persian card is coming soon!

Each set of 10 includes one each of the following words:

  • Yaa Khit Mahk
    “Less thinking, more happiness”
    Thai
    Card Use: A friendly call to worry less!
  • Ubuntu
    “The kindness and compassion which come from understanding that each of us is part of a greater whole”
    Xhosa & Zulu languages, South Africa
    Card Use: Express appreciation to loved ones in your extended family and community; recognize kindness and connection.
  • Nagode
    “I deeply appreciate the effort made on my behalf—thank you.”
    Hausa language, Nigeria
    Card Use: Express gratitude and thanks.
  • Mokita
    “The truth everyone knows but no one speaks”
    Kivila language, Papua New Guinea
    Card Use: Some things are hard to say, but you can write them...
  • Nu?
    “So? What’s happening?”
    Yiddish
    Card Use: Catch up with friends, family, and others.
  • Shibui
    “The subtle beauty of aging”
    Japanese
    Card Use: The perfect birthday or anniversary card.
  • Namaste
    “I honor the place in you where we are One.”
    Nepali and Hindi
    Card Use: Acknowledge the divinity of your recipient, and celebrate your connection to them.
  • Istikhara
    “May your dreams guide you.”
    Arabic, closely related to Hebrew and Armaic
    Card Use: Offer inspiration and well-wishes to friends, co-workers, and relatives embarking on a new adventure or new stage of life.
  • Yuen
    “A connection that is meant to be”
    Mandarin Chinese
    Card Use: For friends, lovers, and other serendipitous connections...
  • Daalu o
    “From my heart, I thank you for the great job you have done.”
    Igbo language, Nigeria
    Card Use: Express gratitude and thanks.

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