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20 Hilariously Bad Translations That'll Make You Laugh

When translations go wrong, all sorts of hilarity can ensue. Sometimes poor translations can end up losing all meaning, while at other times they can end up meaning something totally different, and boy can they be hilarious!

20 Terrible Translations That'll Make You Laugh!

When translations go wrong, all sorts of hilarity can ensue. Sometimes poor translations can end up losing all meaning, while at other times they can end up meaning something totally different, and boy can they be hilarious!

Language Humor: 15 Hilariously Bad Translation Fails

Translation is a difficult skill to master. Simply translating a word or phrase from one language to another doesn't always produce the desired meaning. Sometimes, even the most basic sentences can turn into comedic gold when translations go awry, especially when taken too literally.

15 Side-Splitting Spelling and Translation Fails

This is exactly why you're here, so without further ado, we're happy to share some of the funniest translation and spelling fails people have had the luck to encounter and share with others online! 1. What can we say? This is not entirely untrue Image Source: izismile 2. 

FUNNY PICS: New Translator Needed!

When words get lost in translation, the results can be hilarious. We've gathered some of the most amusing mis-translations from around the world. Get ready to chuckle as we explore the lighter side of language mix-ups. Related: Funny Signs: Translation Isn’t Everybody’s Cup of Tea 1. 

Hilarious 13 Tattoos Terribly Translated

Why human translation is valuable This one has been making the rounds. Apparently, this young lady wanted to surprise her boyfriend with a tattoo that reads “I love you”. Instead, it reads “Babylon is one of the world’s leading dictionary and translation programs” [related_articles] 3.

Hilarious: These "translators" Should Quit Their Job...

When your Google translator does all your work, or you THINK you know English better than you actually do, you may try to translate something, and it may come out like these hilarious signs below...

They Really Messed Up These Translations, Didn’t They?

Translations aren’t as easy as they sound. Even one incorrectly placed word can turn the whole meaning of a sentence and make it appear unintentionally funny. At times, translation fails can be forgiven; it’s a human error, after all.

Translations Gone Wrong – 15 Hilarious Examples

Translating between languages isn’t for everyone. Some people believe that it is as simple as replacing each source word with the translated word. There are, however, times when translating a word or phrase from one language to another might not make sense.

Funny Signs: Translation Isn’t Everybody’s Cup of Tea

Translation fails can never be boring. That’s why we couldn’t resist sharing a new collection of hilariously bad translation goof-ups . While some of these might be honest mistakes, many are just plain silly. I mean, have you heard of the color ‘groon’ or ‘bluo’ or seen a hand ‘sanitazer’?

16 Hilarious Examples of Translation Gone Horribly Wrong

However, if the English translation on the display goes wrong, it can lead to awkward situations. These signs below, for instance, are the perfect example of translation gone wrong. From restaurant menus to toilet signs, these ridiculously funny mistranslations will give you a solid chuckle.

15 Proverbs That Translate Hilariously into English!

Here are 15 phrases and idioms that don’t translate that well into English because they sound absolutely bizarre, mind-boggling, and hilarious! And yes, they will have you bust a gut! 1. German - Sie spielt die beleidigte Leberwurst. 2.

Lost in Translation: Laugh-Out-Loud Fails

Translating isn’t an easy skill to acquire. Learning a different language and translating it word-for-word isn't an easy task but can be quite essential.

Lost In Translation: 17 Hilariously WEIRD Signs

Language is a wonderful tool for communication, but much can be lost in translation sometimes. In this lighthearted post, we explore the world of translation blunders, where the intended message takes an unintentionally humorous turn.

Lost in Translation: 15 Hilarious Language Fails

When translations from foreign languages into English go wrong, apart from being almost incomprehensible, the results are often outrageously hilarious. Below, you'll find 15 of such translation fails, many of which will make you fall off your chair with laughter! 1.

I've Never Seen Translations Fail This Hard

Google Translate can often come in very handy when trying to work out what people have written in a foreign language .

This is What Happens When Translations Go Wrong...

Given that the proposed world language, Esperanto, never did catch on, most people are left to translate their own tongue into English - often with unfortunate results.

Read Our Comprehensive Guide to Using Google Translate

However, thankfully there's a simple way to get around this - Google Translate, which is one of the best Google tricks out there . You can use it to translate snippets of text from one language to another or you can even use it to translate entire web pages.

Hilarious: Some Translations are Too Funny to Correct!

Running a business in a country that's busy with tourists isn't easy, but there's no excuse for not breaking out the old Google Translate when a sign needs to be written! This is especially true when an owner's command of English leaves much to be desired.

Say What? 17 Idioms with Hilarious Translations

If you know anything about translation, you’d know that you should never translate idioms or phrases word for word, or else… this happens.