When Translations Go Wrong
By Admin
June 16th, 2014
June 16th, 2014
If you’ve travelled at all you’re bound to have come across some signs that have gotten a bit lost in translation, and where most of these are harmless and amusing, there have been many well documented cases over the years that have proved problematic. Translating copy takes more than just an online Google app for it to be done properly, as it also involves a good understanding of syntax, phraseology, and the etymology of words to be done effectively, and here are a few examples of how it can all go horribly wrong: 1. Driving In Tokyo Hired cars in…
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