Let’s face it, learning another language is quite difficult. Not only do you have to learn the vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation (among other things), you also have to learn connotation and nuances in meaning.
This is blatantly obvious when you take a look at international signs that have English translations. Let’s just say that sometimes the results can be…disastrous. And by disastrous, I mean hilarious. There are so many instances of this happening that the phrase “Engrish signs” was coined by some evil, politically incorrect genius somewhere. Would you like to see what I mean? Let’s check out these 25 Hilariously Confusing Engrish Signs.
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I might have to hang this one up in my bathroom
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So forward
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When you're in the mood but don't want to be
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Truth
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No stop, drop, and roll?
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A new way to do laundry
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Be warned
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I wouldn't eat that if I were you
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Sounds ominous
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Awe...this one is cute
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Sure, why not
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Usually you can figure out what it means, but I just don't even know
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It's a trap. Nothing is ever really free.
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Solid advice
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Speaking and writing are two different things, but still...the irony
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Cheers, mate
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Oh, no...
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Anywhere else but here
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We all know at least one "especially difficult" child
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I giggled like the child that I am
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Is that served hot or iced?
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This is how disease spreads
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Nope, just nope
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This is why word order matters
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Burning flesh...it's what's for dinner
