15 English Words That Have A Different Meaning In Other Languages

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Re: 15 English Words That Have A Different Meaning In Other Languages

Postby jeevan » Sat Sep 07, 2019 5:10 pm


6. English and Spanish

Looking for a carpet in a Spanish-speaking country? Don't be surprised if you're directed to a stationary store.

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7. English and Japanese

Apparently, this word is a borrowing from English that changed in meaning quite drastically, so it's safer not to say it a lot in public places.

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8. English and Polish

Never order pasta at a restaurant in Poland, you'll be disappointed, to say the least.

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9. English and Hungarian

On top of it all, Hungarians pronounce this word as "former", which only adds to the confusion.

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10. English and Czech

This is the same in all Slavic languages and many other countries in Europe. Confusing, we know.

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