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I love living as an expat in Korea. Everywhere you go, there's something beautiful to feast your eyes on, or delicious to indulge in, or fascinating to learn about. And there are hundreds of funny signs to make you giggle as you walk around and explore the Land of Morning Calm, as Korea is also known.

I want to share some of the funniest, strangest, or even rudest Konglish signs I've seen during my travels in Korea, a place I've called home since 2015, and write about in my blog.

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#1

I Will Find You And I Will Put You In A Salad!

I Will Find You And I Will Put You In A Salad!

This is why you shouldn't use a translation app for writing English signs! The word for red and enemy are similar in Korean and instead of a red cabbage, you get this.

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Hans
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you really hate cabagge....face enemy cabbage. In theatres June 2nd. Next year: part 2 – cabbage nemesis.

Kadesh Roperos
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was 2021 when the war started...

Robert T
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4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

England had the Wars of the Roses. Is this the Korean Cabbage Wars. :D

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brukernavn340
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But the word for red is "발갛다". How is it different from "적양" if that also means red?

Daria B
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4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most likely the "pure Korean" and the "Sino-Korean" thing. See, like in English you use "pig" to address the animal and the Latin "pork" to address the meat from the animal, in Korean, there's a similar system using Korean and Sino-Korean, or Hanja. Oh, and btw, it's 빨갛다.

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Miriam L
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4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I totally agree. Cabbage is ok, this stuff is the enemy. A matter of personal taste (and never having had anything ever make it taste good.)

Anna Banana
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right?! I have no idea how a cabbage can change its taste so much when the only difference is the colour!

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𝔓𝔲𝔯𝔭𝔩𝔢 ℜ𝔞𝔢𝔑
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can. Not. Stop. With. The. L-A-U-G-H-I-N-G!!!!! Bwah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah!!!

Pangolin Pal
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this would be a great way to promote this beautiful, healthy vegetable -- especially to kids. I'm imagining a nice braised red cabbage dish (in chicken or veggie broth, with sauteed onions/jalapeno peppers, and diced potatoes), called "Cabbage War! EAT YOUR ENEMY!"

Marco Conti
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Soldiers,ten-hut, load your Cuisinarts. Aim. Slice at will.

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Even though Korea uses a completely different language and alphabet than English, it's not that hard to live, work, and travel here. Actually, there's a lot of English in Korea. Public transport has English announcements and signs. Restaurants often have English menus. Signposts and maps have English directions and names on them. Even Korea's biggest groups are singing in English these days! That makes it really easy to live and travel in Korea.

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    #2

    Let's Get Naked To End Covid-19!

    Let's Get Naked To End Covid-19!

    If you sneeze on your clothes, they could spread corona, so maybe being naked is the best way to walk around safely?

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    Hans
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, if you are naked, you freeze. If you freeze you stay at home. No contact – no infections!

    Vicky Z
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow you really made some thinking!!! Never would have thought of that

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    MaJo Carranza
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Were you at a mall, clothing store or the like? It actually says basically the same in korean, so probably meant "refrain from trying on clothes"

    PixxelDust
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and if you sneeze on your skin, just take that off too!

    Grant Barke
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holiday destination for Germans.

    J
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay. That's not going to work for me 😂

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    #3

    The Table Is The Best Place For Delicious Love Making. Just For You

    The Table Is The Best Place For Delicious Love Making. Just For You

    I think this cafe meant to say that they will make delicious love (romantic meals?) just for you, but love making is something they probably weren't intending to offer.

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    Vicky Z
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um no thanks but thanks for the offer

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please, for the love of god, use sanitizer. Before AND after preferably

    J. F.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey mabye they mean what they wrote, who are we to kinkshame?

    D K
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Milking table hahahaha

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    There's a growing number of English speakers in Korea and a lot of Koreans are eager to practice English. I sometimes get random strangers to work up enough courage to ask me a few questions and start a conversation in English. I really appreciate their effort to learn my language and I'm doing my best to learn theirs, too.

    #4

    You Don't Have To Be A B***h This Summer, But There's A Festival For You If You Are

    You Don't Have To Be A B***h This Summer, But There's A Festival For You If You Are

    Beach and b***h are written the same in Korea and they sound the same... It's funny to see that even Korean mega-corporations like Lotte can't avoid Konglish mistakes.

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    matthew owen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bitch is a standard word. Why is everything censored like we're 3 year olds??

    SuperChicken
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because, BP. We've been asking that question, too. I agree, and a female dog is called a bitch.

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    SZ
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A summer bitch festival sounds like a lot more fun

    Marco Conti
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny thing, while my English is very good, my italian ear still cannot distinguish between B***h and "Beach" (or Hassle and A**hole for that matter). I can spell them all right, no problem there, but I can neither hear the difference nor pronounce it (without some effort). I get teased a lot by my wife and daughter.

    Oof Autizm
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sounds like a huge asshole...er i mean- hassle....

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    Persephone
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahh yes... Where I get to rest my face!!

    Robert T
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well unless you really spit the 'T' in anger, they aren't that dissimilar in English.

    Paul C.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know some women from HR who could go to a B##h festival.

    Buren
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it possible that this festival is for dogs?

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    #5

    This Eel Is Really Good At Lifting Weights. That's What Happens When You Eat Here

    This Eel Is Really Good At Lifting Weights. That's What Happens When You Eat Here

    Yes, eating eel will help you be strong in a certain area, guys.

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    Molly Block
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's still so tiny though! "Makes your man part stronger, but not longer!"

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    served with a side of raw oysters lol

    J
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Korea, there are certain foods that are thought to increase a man's virility and eel is among one of the many foods, but I can see why it'd be strange to someone who doesn't understand the culture hahahahahahhahaha

    Buren
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy carbonara, I don't think there is lost in translation, it's more like lost in illustration

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    You might not know it, but Korea is a country that has fully embraced English and mixed it in with its own language. There are hundreds of loan words from English used in Korean that make it a lot easier to live in Korea as an expat. I can drink "ko-pi" (coffee), eat "ke-ki" (cake), and watch "ti-bi" (TV) in my "a-pa-tu" (apartment) whilst using my "su-ma-tu-pon" (smartphone).

    #6

    No Wonder The Birth Rate In Korea Is So Low

    No Wonder The Birth Rate In Korea Is So Low

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    Kadesh Roperos
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this Korea's version of birth control?

    Bored bunny
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sign is supposed to say Pregnant women is not allowed to get on, but I guess the translation was lousy

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    S.
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No more pregnant for you until you finish your dinner!

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    iBlank
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "to pregnant" - sounds like conception is what is actually banned

    Jo Choto
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like something completely different is going on there.

    dragoneye 66
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this reminds me of that "how is prangent formed" video

    Kadesh Roperos
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    4 years ago

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    Bacony Cakes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see, part of The Greater Leap Down The Stairs?

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    #7

    Do You Need An Old People Stick?

    Do You Need An Old People Stick?

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    Stephen Steve Stephenson III
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love literal translations like this (I’m assuming)

    SciencePandaTheSecond
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes, the stick infused with old people bones. I am a necromancer now!!!!

    Ryan Deschanel
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's what we all should call it.

    Calypso poet
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a purple old people stick from my foot surgery recovery. I'm not that old but I'm going to call it that from now on!

    Bobby
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let them(Old Ppl) stick.

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    English is also a mandatory subject all the way till the end of high school and even at university students still learn some English. I should know, as I teach them it. Unfortunately, this doesn't mean that everyone knows how to speak English and use English correctly. This leads to a lot of 'Konglish' mistakes. Konglish is a mix of Korean and English and is used to describe those happy moments of confusion for English speakers when trying to decipher Korean signs, images, or slogans. From the summer b***h (beach) festival to delicious c**p (crab) salad, there are so many funny ways that the earnest efforts of Korean sign-writers, shop owners, and poster makers end up with the wrong outcome.

    #8

    I Was Really Confused Until I Learned How To Use A Toilet Correctly

    I Was Really Confused Until I Learned How To Use A Toilet Correctly

    Another useful guide to using a toilet in Korea. So many wrong ways to do it!

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    Random Person
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are lots of these in Australia as well.

    Tyler Six
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My question is why do australians and koreans not know how to use toilets?

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    Johnny
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sign makes sense since there are still plenty of squat toilets in Korea and nearby countries, so some visitors may have never encountered a western-style toilet

    Gurnox
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spot on. I've seen signs like this quite a lot in Malaysia too

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    ggus44
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they put this sign up there, it's because shitty things had happened there. People can be disrespectful and gross in so many levels.

    littlesaresare
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe it's because not everyone on the planet knows how to use a western flush toilet, and squatting (not sitting) is the normal method in many parts of the world.

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    Deborah B
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In some parts of Asia, loos are squatting. If you have lots of visitors from those countries, you are going to get some who aren't comfortable with sitting loos, and try to squat on the seat. Then there's a risk that they will slip, or the loo seat will break.

    DDmaybeandor
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked at a place that got guests from all over the world, and man how I wish we'd had these signs. I cleaned toilets with foot prints pretty constantly.

    GoddessOdd
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have never seen anyone do the one in the middle, but very obese people sometimes sit backwards like the top one, and in many cultures it's normal to squat like the bottom one.

    oktopus
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In 2021 the only reason for these is if your business is expecting tour groups from the Chinese provinces.

    Johnny
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are still plenty of squat toilets across Asia -- Korea, Japan, Vietnam, etc. My wife's Japanese sister didn't replace her squat toilet with a western style one until she remodeled her house about 5 years ago. Fortunately my wife gave me detailed instructions before we visited, and I got to try it out at the train station before we went to their house since the public restrooms there all had squat toilets.

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    Lucy Cope
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder why they even had to post that sign

    Sterling Hill
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These signs are for people who come from countries where they squat over a hole in the floor and they break the toilets when they stand on the rims.

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    #9

    What Else Would You Do At A Hair Stylists Except Set Your Hair On Fire?

    What Else Would You Do At A Hair Stylists Except Set Your Hair On Fire?

    This would make me really worried about getting my hair styled here.

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    Jccaidc
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what it says in Korean too

    brukernavn340
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Technically speaking, it's English written in the Korean alphabet (Hangul).

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    Robert T
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might be a Turkish barbers.

    moon
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    theres a way to style hair with fire-

    Earl Grey
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s a way to style hair with Gorilla Glue, too, but I wouldn’t recommend either one.

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    Aaron Ross
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Their is actually a hairstyling technique in which the stylist uses flames to style/cut the hair

    Tonya Wallace
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An elder in Memphis used to cut hair using flames. His shop smelled horrible.

    Joshua Seaman
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fire haircuts/velatherapia. This is literally a technique for cutting hair - using flames instead of scissors.

    Lara Verne
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ghost Rider's favorite hair salon.

    Bobby
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's for me too, I love being bald, but not Burned tho !

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    One common cause of Konglish comes from a lack of letters in the Korean alphabet. There are several English letters not in the Korean alphabet, including f, v, and z. Some letters are also confusing as they have very similar sounds, such as b/p, l/r, and g/k. This turns crab into c**p and hello into herro.

    #10

    When In Danger, Make Sure Not To Calm Down!

    When In Danger, Make Sure Not To Calm Down!

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    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DO NOT TELL ME WHAT TO DO IF I WANT TO BE CALM I'LL BE CALM!!!!

    Lovin' Life
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will not calm down! The sign say I dont have too. 🤪

    Bacony Cakes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes sense. They're telling you to calm down.

    #11

    These Hotdogs Are Addictive!

    These Hotdogs Are Addictive!

    Narcotic, maniac, and holic are commonly used in Konglish signs to mean something is addictive or really desirable. He's a check maniac/holic (he loves chicken). This hotdog is narcotic (it's addictive).

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    Grant Barke
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's strange, after eating one my back pain is gone.

    Tami
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man, that looks really tasty. Less bread and more hot dog.

    A
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a curly fry wrapped around it?

    Calypso poet
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg if it is my husband will be on the next plane to Korea!

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    BasedWang
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they used quotations on the Korean side

    Joe McPherson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That literally what the Korean means, too. Haha!

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    The most common cause of Konglish mistakes is sadly due to a lack of care to check the mistranslations or too much reliance on not-yet-perfect translation apps. Korean words are based on groups of syllables and those syllables can have many meanings. This leads to some unusual Konglish translations, such as "enemy cabbage" instead of "red cabbage". Other times English seems to have been written almost randomly, with no real thought for what the sign says at all, leading to a random stream of words that have very little real meaning. It's kind of artistic, but also very confusing if you need to actually understand the translation.

    #12

    It's Ok, I'm Fine Being Single. Honestly

    It's Ok, I'm Fine Being Single. Honestly

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    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a badge. I guess you're meant to wear it in the club so people know you're lonely?

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    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Korean words say "no owner" literally, which actually does mean "I'm single".

    Ozymandias73
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like a Babybel-esque cheese? "I'm single" denoting it's a singular item. My best guess.

    Evil Little Thing
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was also hoping for cheese, but it's a pin badge.

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    Bacony Cakes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    14 year old TikTok girls when they find out being "Dreamsexual" is just having a crush on some guy:

    美美
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OH so that's what "dreamsexual" means 💀💀

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    Molly Block
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so funny. I don't know why, but I thought this was a small wheel of cheese. Like those Babybel cheeses?

    Erica Cochrane
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i thought for a second that was a babybel cheese with a really weird wrapper on it :P

    Persephone
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that cheese?? Omg, must buy for white elephant gifts!!!

    美美
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    anyone know if I can buy this online or..?

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    #13

    Don't Touch This Guy's Sack Or You Won't Get His Snacks

    Don't Touch This Guy's Sack Or You Won't Get His Snacks

    The name of this shop is "saek" in Korean, and they want to show what they sell. Unfortunately, their translation sounds like they're a bit possessive about a sack.

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    Hot Babushka
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is it just me, or did anyone else think of a ball sack..... welp i need wholesome juice

    John Montgomery
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah. Who knew Rocky Mountain oysters would be in Korea.

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    Jo Choto
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can have your sack, mate.

    XenoMurph
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That picture underneath though.... and then to the left... The more you look, the better it gets.

    ImHailey
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL oh gosh...as a Korean...this is quite embarrassing ;D

    Lucky2BAlive.
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sing it … it’s my sack and I’ll cry if I want to …

    olx
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *bon jovi plays on the horizon*

    LSR
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those sacks would benefit from some lotion. And the wiener...better check with a doctor.

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    If you want to find Konglish signs, the most common places are toilets (they really want foreigners to understand Korean toilet culture), clothes shops (fashion fails are strong in Korea), cafes and restaurants (so many bad menu translations), and in stationery stores. When you travel to Korea, look out for any funny signs and see if you can work out what the Konglish means.

    #14

    The Toilet Is Painful, So You Should Probably Not Use It?

    The Toilet Is Painful, So You Should Probably Not Use It?

    Another toilet sign with a weird Konglish translation. I'm not sure what's painful about the toilet, but it might make you want to avoid using it.

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    brukernavn340
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here the Korean says the "toilet is in pain/is hurting". It seems Koreans have trouble distinguishing noun and verb forms of the same word.

    Daria B
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually true. It's one of the typical mistakes done by Korean learners. Also, they'll often say "I'm boring", meaning "I'm bored".

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    C C
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The toilet is painful"... depends on what you ate and if you take your phone into the bathroom with you lol

    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The toilet IS painful indeed.

    Phil Thompson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Narrow plumbing, don't flush paper. Maybe translated from "cramped"?

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    #15

    The Irony Of This English Work Book. Hellow!

    The Irony Of This English Work Book. Hellow!

    The easiest English word that people learn first, but it was apparently too much for the designer of this English workbook.

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    Mad Dragon
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the quote at the bottom. “A best friend is someone who loves you when you forget to love yourself.”

    C C
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww... "A best friend is someone who loves you when you forget to love yourself." ❤ 🥰

    El muerto
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell-ow is a hidden message I'm sure

    Tee Witt
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well that is how it is mainly pronounced by my parrots.

    Destiny Cobb
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hellow yellow mellow shellow rellow

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    Most English speakers in Korea get so used to seeing these translation fails that you sometimes end up not even noticing them. I don't think many people get angry unless it's something really important that hasn't been translated well and ends up putting you in danger. Most of the time they're pretty harmless, sometimes they're hilarious, which is a good thing as it brightens up your day.

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    There are so many signs saying “Grand Open” (not opening) or “1th Anniversary” (not 1st) that foreigners just shake their heads and get on with their day. At least half of the shops in Korea have “close” signs (not closed) and there's really no escaping Konglish.

    #16

    Story Of My Life!

    Story Of My Life!

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    MagicalUnicorn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    last 2 years : maskne stories :(

    K Tigress
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That blow up every time you tell them. As used by Wile-E-Coyote.

    Calypso poet
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I have acne stories! I was 15 and worked at McDonald's. Work the drive through and deal with pissy customers or work the grill? Grill please.

    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We already know that story.

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    #17

    Embracing Konglish By Making It Into Your Logo. Delicious Hatdogs Here

    Embracing Konglish By Making It Into Your Logo. Delicious Hatdogs Here

    This shop actually embraces Konglish. Hotdogs are pronounced hat-dog in Korean and this shop decided to put hats on its hotdogs as a joke.

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    SilverRain
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's quite funny and clever at the same time

    𝔓𝔲𝔯𝔭𝔩𝔢 ℜ𝔞𝔢𝔑
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    @SilverRain- DANG! You took the words outta mah head and got them here before I even reached the page! Oh, you're GOOD!!! -Lol? ★~(◠‿◕✿)

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    Molly Block
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is cute! That's a hotdog and a Lil' Smoky

    BluEyedSeoulite
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hot is pronounced correctly, 'haht'. However, this is a transliteration error. Short O makes an ah sound and is written that way in Korean, then gets butchered going back to The Roman alphabet. The second short O is written as a long O in Korean, keeping as just o when switched back. Hatdog!!

    Persephone
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, I don't see this as a fail! Pretty cute!

    Calypso poet
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The shadows on the brown one make it look more like a hatdong!

    Anita Pickle
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pronounced the same by many who live on the eastern coast of the USA

    Pascale Pierloot
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure I would dare order one! 😉

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    If there's a really funny Konglish sign that appears in a popular place, it'll definitely get shared all over social media by Korean expats. Facebook groups like Every Expat In Korea is a good place to find some of these pictures. The Summer B***h Festival was a classic example that still comes up from time to time on expat groups.

    These Konglish fails don't get shared on Korean media, probably because it's a bit embarrassing for people and they don't want to discourage people from using English. On social media, however, you can find them posted by influencers or people's personal accounts quite often.

    City-based Facebook groups usually share local Konglish mistakes. Recently, a large department store in my city (Daejeon) posted a big sign advertising their "42th year" sale. Some expats shared pictures of it (including me) and within a couple of days the sign was taken down and changed. Sadly, most don't get corrected and the same mistakes keep popping up... but that's great for people like me who love to share them with everyone else.

    #18

    Only Put Your Troubles Into The Toilet, Not Toilet Paper?

    Only Put Your Troubles Into The Toilet, Not Toilet Paper?

    In Korea, a lot of older toilets don't have good plumbing, so you're meant to put your toilet paper in a bin, not in the toilet. I guess your troubles were what you deposited after lunch?

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    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Finally found a place to put all my troubles

    Anne Rouffignac
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And there I was, putting them in an old kit bag!

    Cecily Holland
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably sick of digging wet wipe induced Fatbergs out their sewers like everywhere else

    D K
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh if only it was that easy to flush our troubles away.

    Persephone
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must be what clogs the toilet...my, that's dismal!!

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    #19

    A Creamy Story That's Only For Ladies

    A Creamy Story That's Only For Ladies

    Seen on a ladies clothes store. For the dirty minded, this might be funny.

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    GoddessOdd
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they selling lingerie?

    Tyler Six
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only the best lingerie to get the cream in

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    Martin Kaine
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    4 years ago

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    Is this what Danny Zukko meant in the song "Greased Lightning?"

    El muerto
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    for the ladies that are into dairy products?

    I lived in Japan for 3 years before coming to Korea and saw a lot of hilarious English signs there, too. Japanese and Korean share similar problems when translating into English, such as the confusion between R and L in both countries. I saw a shop called "Eye Rashes" (not lashes) in Japan, which sounds painful! The grammar structure is very similar in both languages, which is backward from English, so that causes a lot of weird sentences and translation mistakes. There's a kid's clothing chain called 'Starvations' in Japan, which is a really weird name for children's clothing. Japan is another great place for spotting these kinds of signs and I wish I'd taken more pictures of them when I lived there.

    #20

    Not Sure I'd Want To Order This In A Restaurant.

    Not Sure I'd Want To Order This In A Restaurant.

    There's little difference between b/p in Korean, but a big difference between crab and c**p!

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    matthew owen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is crap covered up? Are we all 4?

    Briana Landers
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...is it supposed to say Crap? Why in the world are we censoring the word crap?

    GoddessOdd
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a dear friend who is Eritrean. Tigrinya has the same confusion between Bs and Ps. It's not uncommon for her to write "I don't have to take this crab!" Or "she is so dump!"

    brukernavn340
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's because ㅂ can be pronounced b or p, depending on its relation to other letters.

    Joel Marrinan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, it's a simple difference but can lead to lots of mistranslations.

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    cursed--alien
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh come on now, since when is "crap" a swear word? (I s2g if bp auto censors that I will go feral)

    J
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't eat this even if it was crab. 🤢

    Kimu but she’s inactive
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are yall seriously censoring the word crap Wtf is wrong with u

    Peter Korsten
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Q: "So, how is the seafood today?" A: "Well..."

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    #21

    I'll Be Back... To Terminate Some English Here

    I'll Be Back... To Terminate Some English Here

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    Mark Howell
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that's where English Soylent Green comes from ;o)

    Flexiegirl94
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think arnie is here somewhere. He said "I'll be back."

    iBlank
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    perhaps this sign is referring to the issues with translating punctuation mentioned above

    J
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't want to visit this centre.

    BluEyedSeoulite
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to look this place up online. It is an English cram school! Maybe they mean you'll finish your English education here? So weird...

    El muerto
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    come on grandman, we have a surprise

    #22

    I'm British, But I Have No Idea What This Is About

    I'm British, But I Have No Idea What This Is About

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    Sky Render
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's see if I can decipher that into English... "Hazzy's works wholeheartedly to be top-of-the-line. We consider your health before our own. Now that you're here, let us make your dreams come true. The future is full of challenges, and we will approach those dreams with the dignity and grace of the traditional British aristocracy." It still doesn't make much sense, but it makes more sense!

    Jo Choto
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like my Britishness took a very sharp left turn somewhere here.

    Mark Fuller
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hilarious. It's like they're talking in their sleep after a few too many drinks.

    C C
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I guess they did "make you dream come" lol

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    Robert T
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It appears someone has stolen some of the letters. Here they are for you to put back in: O Y O O

    Gabriel Goh
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let me try: (It is) Hazzy's intent to be the best with our "whole effort" and enthusiasm (eagerness). (In the) Spirit of the Millenium, Hazzy will put you before ourselves (I). Now that you are here, make your dream come true. The frontier is full of challenges (but if you ever dream of enjoying) British tradition like a British Aristocrat (you will find it here) Is this a tearoom?

    PaulV
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want Tom Hiddleston to read this.

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    #23

    Outsiders Don't Like To Be Used, So Please Don't Use Them

    Outsiders Don't Like To Be Used, So Please Don't Use Them

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    Oof Autizm
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what do you mean i cant use immigrants for my own benefit!?!?!?!

    El muerto
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you have to make do with the insiders...

    James Schopf
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There should be real signs like this mistranslation.

    Slick
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or anybody for that matter.

    C C
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do not use outlets??

    Molly Block
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But do not be afraid to use a lot of the green tape!

    #24

    Some Mountain Poetry For When You're Out Hiking In Korea

    Some Mountain Poetry For When You're Out Hiking In Korea

    More random punctuation! Not a very useful warning sign, it actually sounds like a poem.

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    BleeBloo
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this looks like one of the competitions in squid game season 2

    Sky Render
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've spent so many years wading through auto-translations that I can make perfect sense of stuff like that. It basically says "Cliff ahead! Proceed slowly and with caution while going down the mountain."

    Skyler Sage Tang
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chinese-Japanese here... neither of those make any sense...

    J C
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ROFL Chinese isn't much better either

    Oof Autizm
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd fricking die on this hike cuz I'd misinterpret the sign as being a quote from a book where someone says "cliff!" and then walks slowly down the mountain while i fall to my death.

    #25

    Don't Use These Nunchaku Aggressively, Keep Them In A Shady Instead To Avoid Losing Quality

    Don't Use These Nunchaku Aggressively, Keep Them In A Shady Instead To Avoid Losing Quality

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    J. F.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The product is damaged" - that's a good selling point

    Grave Rxses
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "do not use aggressive toward people" but.... nunchucks (im assuming thats what these are) are a weapon????

    Sky Render
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More auto-translation! Let's see... "This product is dangerous, use with caution to avoid injury; Product should be kept away from extreme light and heat; Do not use to assault others".

    Persephone
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keep it under shady management and use passive-aggressively.... Ok, got it!

    Marco Conti
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are nunchucks vulnerable to light and heat? Aren't they basically a couple of sticks with a chain? A weapon that is more likely to injure the user than anyone else, I might add.

    GoddessOdd
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really don't know if I have room in my shady for these, and if they're already damaged...

    Bacony Cakes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, i should keep them in the Mafia?

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    #26

    Nothing Like A Bit Of Fun Time With Math! But Never Spare The Rod

    Nothing Like A Bit Of Fun Time With Math! But Never Spare The Rod

    From the same series as the 'hellow' English workbook, this math workbook has random phrases on it to make it look more 'international'. It just looks odd to English speakers though.

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    Jo Choto
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I'll study on my own, thanks.

    digitalin
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact: This is from the Bible. A lot of people have interpreted it to mean "You should beat your kids." However, the translation more accurately describes a shepherd's crook, which was not used to hit the sheep but to corral them and nudge them away from cliffs and stuff. So the meaning of it becomes "take care of your kids", not "hit your kids". Source: some pastor I heard once. Do your own research.

    Christopher Brenna
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shepherds used a rod and what we call a crook. The crook was for retrieving sheep or pulling them towards the shepherd. The rod was used to do what you say a crook was supposed to do. So the shepherd had two things, a rod and a staff (Ps 23).

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    Molly Block
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then it says, "Fun time" just to make it funnier!

    Shanaaia
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sentence itself is horror

    Anna Roemokoy
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its a Bible verse... Proverbs 13:24...

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    #27

    What An Aweffle Name For A Waffle Shop!

    What An Aweffle Name For A Waffle Shop!

    Awesome + Waffle does not = a good shop name.

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    Andrei Marentette
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if your instagram account is awesomewaffle that would work, but not this

    Pascale Pierloot
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they say there's no such thing as bad advertising...

    ..........
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    B kbooj9b898b4? H9898bbj9389bb98b9

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    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    9k.jo394b0jojkj.bjo9k.jo394b0jojkj.bjo3j4mu

    Aliquid
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At one point in the history of the English language, the words awesome and awful both meant the same thing.

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    #28

    Probably Not A Good Start To The Honeymoon

    Probably Not A Good Start To The Honeymoon

    I assume the owner of this ice cream shop thinks that this is a cute name - a bride of ice cream - but it just sounds creepy in English.

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    MollyJune
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, Han Solo was frozen for awhile and he became a groom...

    El muerto
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I though it was a "establishment" for people with a "frozen" fetish...I gest I have a dirty mind

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    #29

    No! Perhaps It's Ok To Smoke Here?

    No! Perhaps It's Ok To Smoke Here?

    A common problem in Korea when writing English signs is knowing when to use! punctuation. It really changes the meaning of the sign!

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    Robert T
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're not the only ones with this problem. Looking! at! you! Yahoo!

    eirini
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An honest question: Don't they use punctuation in Korean language? Maybe they don't have the same marks but don't they use something to express suprise, question etc?

    Margot J. Piasecka
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So they don't have question marks or? exclamation marks 😳

    Daria B
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do, but it's a fairly recent addition. And not as many as European languages. There was even a time they had no spaces between words either.

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    #30

    I Was Sold At Ink, But Not Sure About The Cream Cheese Bread

    I Was Sold At Ink, But Not Sure About The Cream Cheese Bread

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    K Tigress
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Octopus ink? I know there are some people that will eat that in food.

    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Squid ink gets added to some things to make it black, which I guess is cool? Black pizzas are just wrong though.

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    Surya Amriza
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Squid ink tastes delicious. Some Asian loves to eat squids cook with its ink. But, it might not suitable for fine dining though. Left black stain on your teeth after eating.

    Molly Block
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this in a bakery? Sweet, or savory?

    BluEyedSeoulite
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually sweet in Korea. I would guess with cream cheese, more just cheese flavored

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    J C
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty common in Asia to use squid ink in food

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    #31

    Those Chatty Beans Are Always Friendly.

    Those Chatty Beans Are Always Friendly.

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    Donkey boi
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a saying that someone is 'full of beans', maybe it alludes to that?

    Melissa Alvarez
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coffee? I ♡ coffee & caffeine makes me a chatterbox

    Marco Conti
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recognize the words, but I have no idea what it's all about.

    C C
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What are these happy beans it speaks of and where can I get some?! Lol

    Vanessa Saggio
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please credit people when you use their photos.

    K Tigress
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well they are the musical fruit.

    Pascale Pierloot
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could we get that in braille too, please?

    #32

    Don't Take Your Time To Fold It Up, Just Put That Toilet Paper Straight Into The Toilet

    Don't Take Your Time To Fold It Up, Just Put That Toilet Paper Straight Into The Toilet

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    R Carson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There goes my origami.

    Dark Pearl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know! I was going to make a whole paper aviary, but I have to rush the paper instead :(

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    Andrei Marentette
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It also says used toilet paper, did someone smother it with their leftovers and didn't put it in?

    #33

    I Lobe You, Beer. I Really Lobe You!

    I Lobe You, Beer. I Really Lobe You!

    A common mistake in Korea as there is no letter 'v' in the Korean alphabet.

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    #34

    Oh Football Club Korea It!

    Oh Football Club Korea It!

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    Andrei Marentette
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no, this is good, i dont know why u is missing

    Manny_Flawz
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    u is missing because "u" is not there. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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    Andrew Cobb
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FCK (Fussball Club Kaiserslautern) was my village team in Germany. Thought the same thing when I first saw the FCK logo everywhere--I assumed everyone was just angry about everything, lol.

    Jamma
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, they obviously couldn't use Korea Football Club or the colonel would sue them, so FCK it is.

    Lucky2BAlive.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must have team shirt this Christmas

    Ellie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Football universal club korea

    #35

    I'm Feeling Very Thoughful Today. So Thoughful

    I'm Feeling Very Thoughful Today. So Thoughful

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    Grave Rxses
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this took me a moment to catch lol

    Lucky2BAlive.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thinking about the vast uses of T

    Pascale Pierloot
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh brother, I could really use a 't'. 🙃

    #36

    What Kind Of Chicken Do They Serve Here?

    What Kind Of Chicken Do They Serve Here?

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    SilverRain
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ho is actually a surname, so it might be someone with the surname 'Ho' running the restaurant or must have established the restaurant.

    C C
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And "nacho cheese" with them "ho chicken" lol

    #37

    Learn How To Use The Toilet Correctly

    Learn How To Use The Toilet Correctly

    This sign is really helpful for those who didn't grow up with seated toilets. But I wonder how many people have actually jumped on top like this?

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    Vicky Z
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But what if i want to visit the ministry of magic

    J. F.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every sign has it's history...

    Lord Mysticlaw
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If someone isn't used to using an actual toilet I can see how they could think they're supposed to stand on the seat and squat like they'd do with a hole in the ground. Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.

    Anita Pickle
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you seen the inside of some public bathrooms? This would be the only explanation.

    Yup
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The toilets in a particular ground floor bathroom in a university library in Liverpool often used to have shoe prints on them. Disconcerting.

    Sarah Gilbert
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Squatting to poo is better for you! It opens up the inner sphincter and aligns the colon for more complete elimination. Google squatty potty

    #38

    No! Let's Get Drinking! Cheers!

    No! Let's Get Drinking! Cheers!

    A common problem in Korea when writing English signs is knowing when to use! punctuation. It really changes the meaning of the sign!

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    Felipe Meyer
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Titel could also be, google best worst translation - Korea version