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“In My Language...”

Words that carry worlds

To celebrate linguistic diversity, students shared words or phrases from their

mother tongues—each carrying deep cultural meaning and emotion. From

expressions of love, humor, and wisdom to phrases untranslatable in English,

this segment became a beautiful reminder of how language shapes our identity.

“Jugaad” (Hindi) – A clever fix or creative solution. “It reflects how we always

find a way, no matter what.”

“Meraki” (Greek) – To do something with soul, creativity, or love. “It reminds me

to pour myself into everything I do.”

“Ayyo” (Kannada/Tamil/Malayalam) – A single word that can express surprise,

pain, empathy, or frustration. “It’s everything in one sound.”

Echoes From Home

Short student quotes: “What my language reminds me of...”

“Urdu connects me to a rich heritage of “Korean helps me stay rooted in

elegance and expression, echoing the my traditions and reminds me of

timeless words of poets like Ghalib and the culture I come from.’’ - Yeeun

Faiz.” - Ms Shahida (Urdu) Kim MYP 4D (Korean)

“Hindi reminds me of my country’s history

and reflects the deep cultural values passed

down through generations.’’ - Chaitanya

Singh DP 1C (Hindi)