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Lost in translation

When your German family learns English friend gave you Gift for your birthday! o_0

(The English word “Poison” translates to “Gift” in German)

Does anyone else know of funny language differences like this?

@toneverends
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  • Greek: καλό Πάσχα (kaló Páscha) [“happy Easter”]
  • Finnish: kala paska [“fish shit”]
@tardigrada
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There are many across all languages. Just search for “False Friends” -:)

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False Friends

Oooh thanks! I’m looking them up now

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