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Lost in Translation

11 June 2007, 13:53

Something to get the imagination going. Think of an English word and what it's translated meaning would be in a foreign language.

For Example:

English Word: Bigamist
Translation from Italian: A large lump of fog.
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#2

11 June 2007, 14:22

Innuendo - an Italian suppository.

Well, someone had to say it . . . .

The vegetarian option.
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11 June 2007, 14:26

Distance - a particular pose.
Coolant - a suave insect.
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#4

11 June 2007, 14:27

English: IT Consultant
Norwegian: Information adviser

"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain
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#5

11 June 2007, 14:45

English: Idiot
Italian: Stupido
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#6

11 June 2007, 14:54

English: Agent

Gringo: A gentleman
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#7

11 June 2007, 15:10

Italian: Roberto Di Matteo
English: Bob Mathews

German: Michael Schumacher
English: Dirty cheating B@stard!

"Wait, I still function!"
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#8

11 June 2007, 15:28

Scarlett Johansen's arse

Politicians are wonderfull people, as long as they stay away from things they don't understand, like working for a living!
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#9

11 June 2007, 15:29

Originally posted by portseven

Scarlett Johansen's arse

Righty ho I'm off to touch meself ....

Hard Brexit now!
#prayfornodeal
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#10

11 June 2007, 15:29

English: IT Consultant
Indian: Eh? Whassat?
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