About (not so good) translation...

Translation nightmares

The examples below may be amusing, but how badly do they reflect on these businesses? The following prove how translation is about much more than just mechanically moving words between languages. This is just a small selection, and we'll keep adding to and changing it. If you've seen something amusing that you'd like us to consider including, please let us know.

"We take your bags and send them in all directions."
- sign at a Scandinavian airport

"Our wines leave you nothing to hope for."
- on the menu of a Swiss restaurant

"The lift is being fixed. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable."
- sign in Bucharest hotel lobby

"Ladies, leave your clothes here and spend the afternoon having a good time."
- sign in a Rome laundry

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