one of the official languages of South Africa with a west Germanic root, which is also spoken in Namibia

Afrikaans
actions or conduct that departs from societal norms, expectations, or standards, often perceived as unconventional, abnormal, or unacceptable by the larger community

devianza, comportamento deviante

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

parvenza
a gathering where individuals attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead, typically led by a medium

séance, séance spiritica

the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something

proroga, continuazione

the act of deference or respect, typically expressed through a gesture such as a bow or curtsy

riverenza, obeisanza

the nourishing substances or food that provide the necessary nutrients and energy to sustain life

sostentamento, nutrimento

a person or thing that gets in the way or obstructs movement

ostacolo, impedimento

the quality of being the most significant or influential element in a particular situation or context

prevalenza, dominanza

the act of inflicting harm or punishment on someone as retribution for a perceived wrongdoing or injury

vendetta, vengeanza

the unnecessary repetition or inclusion of something, often resulting in excess or waste

ridondanza

a very small and barely noticeable difference in tone, appearance, manner, meaning, etc.

sfumatura
the particular style or manner of speaking or writing used in a specific group, profession, or context

linguaggio, gergo

the overall atmosphere or mood of a place, typically created by a combination of factors such as lighting, decor, music, and scent

ambiente, atmosfera

