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The Literal Translations Of These Words In Other Languages Are Absolutely Hysterical

Being bilingual has never been so funny

The Literal Translations Of These Words In Other Languages Are Absolutely Hysterical

Language is interesting. Most of the time, regardless of whom in the world you talk to, you will find a resonating agreement: English can be the worst. However, contrary to what many people seem to believe, English is one of the easiest languages in the entire world to learn! Native English speakers in the United States may not always be particularly great at mastering the simple language, but from a global perspective, it's quite easy.

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Case in point? We have a lot of simple words that, in other languages, are very, very different. They're so different that it's to the point of being hilarious what the literal translations come down to. Have a look for yourself:

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Jules Faria turned to the insights of renowned relationship expert Dr. John Gray, who emphasizes the importance of humor in communication, to encourage others to share their wit and wisdom. As Dr. Gray states, "Humor can bridge gaps in understanding and foster connection." From now on, I insist on referring to them as fingers of the feet.

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Face Facts: The best part about this series is the creepy smiley faces warning you of the hilarity to come.

Face Facts: The best part about this series is the creepy smiley faces warning you of the hilarity to come.facebook

BURN HER

BURN HERFacebook

LOL, Amazing.

LOL, Amazing.Facebook

Oh, come on! That's adorable.

Oh, come on! That's adorable.Facebook

Popcorn will never be the same again.

Popcorn will never be the same again.Facebook

Can we not? Please?

Can we not? Please?Facebook

Well... it's not wrong.

Well... it's not wrong.Facebook

Almost as cute as a hedgehog.

Almost as cute as a hedgehog.Facebook

Glub-glub.

Glub-glub.Facebook

D'awh! I'm not sure this one makes sense, but it's cute.

D'awh! I'm not sure this one makes sense, but it's cute.Facebook

Whelp! Can't unsee this one.

Whelp! Can't unsee this one.Facebook

OPE

OPEFacebook

Oui-Oui, the French are at it again.

Oui-Oui, the French are at it again.Facebook

No wonder the Irish have the drinking stereotype!

No wonder the Irish have the drinking stereotype!Facebook

If the Spanish can have fingers on their feet, then the Germans can have shoes on their hands.

If the Spanish can have fingers on their feet, then the Germans can have shoes on their hands.Facebook

A little too literal? Nah.

A little too literal? Nah.Facebook

A new way to express distrust:

A new way to express distrust:Facebook

Delicious.

Delicious.Facebook

'Ol Blue Ass

'Ol Blue AssFacebook

*Laughs in Krampus*

*Laughs in Krampus*Facebook

Boobie Jokes

Boobie JokesFacebook

We stroll to the beat of our own drum.

We stroll to the beat of our own drum.Facebook

I am curious about the backstory on this one.

I am curious about the backstory on this one.Facebook

I prefer the German one.

I prefer the German one.Facebook

Everything is a pupper if you look at it the right way.

Everything is a pupper if you look at it the right way.Facebook

Same difference.

Same difference.Facebook

Save the little horse!

Save the little horse!Facebook

Nicely played.

Nicely played.Facebook

Super accurate.

Super accurate.Facebook

What!?

What!?Facebook

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