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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.

Funny Signs: These People Need an English Tutor

Translating something into English isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and these pictures are proof. These people really messed up the translations, and the results are hilariously bad.

English Really Needs a Translation for These Foreign Words

According to oxforddictionaries.com , there are, at the very least, a quarter of a million distinct English words. This excludes inflections and words from technical and regional vocabulary not covered by the Oxford English Dictionary.

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. 

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.

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: 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...

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.

Hilarious 13 Tattoos Terribly Translated

Some people favor a meaningful name, word or slogan over an elaborate drawing, and among those, many prefer to have it inked in a language they think is more aesthetically-pleasing or mysterious than English.

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: 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.

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.

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 .

16 Hilarious Examples of Translation Gone Horribly Wrong

Having signage in English in public places is a good move, particularly in countries that are regularly thronged by tourists. However, if the English translation on the display goes wrong, it can lead to awkward situations.

19 Translation Fails That Are Too Funny to Miss

Language barriers can lead to some amusing and unexpected outcomes, especially when translations go awry. The subtleties of language are often lost in translation , leading to unintentionally hilarious phrases and signs.

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.

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.

They've Only Gone and Invented a Universal Translator Now!

The Pilot comprises of a pair of earpieces for two wearers that pick up any sentence spoken in one language, and translates it instantly to another language. This means you can conduct a normal conversation with someone else, even though you don’t understand each other’s language.

There's Simply No Equivalent For These Words In English...

Although the English language is one of the most widely-spoken in the entire world (after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish), there are certain words in other languages that simply don't exist in it. For instance, did you know that there's a German word for weight gain due to emotional overeating?

Hilarious Language Humor: 18 Funny Translation Fails

Today, we would like to entertain you by showing you some of the funniest translation fails out there. From menus that make no sense to signs that leave you scratching your head, these hilarious mishaps will have you in stitches. Related: 15 Side-Splitting Spelling and Translation Fails 1.