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?

  • tardigrada
    3·
    3 years ago

    There are many across all languages. Just search for “False Friends” -:)

    • mekhosOPM
      2·
      3 years ago

      False Friends

      Oooh thanks! I’m looking them up now

  • toneverends
    3·
    3 years ago
    • Greek: καλό Πάσχα (kaló Páscha) [“happy Easter”]
    • Finnish: kala paska [“fish shit”]