If you’re running a business in a tourist-heavy country, having signage in English is a smart move. However, your smarts go out the window if the English translations you display turn into the wrong kind of funny jokes. We understand that not everyone knows the language well enough not to get lost in translation, but please—don't trust Google Translate to give you anything but a literal conversion of whatever you type in, turning your sign into a hilariously bad translation.

Machine Translation Fails

Each language is an intricate system. Knowing the literal meaning of each word will only get you so far and is definitely not enough to make a good translation. Unfortunately, this is exactly where machine translators fail spectacularly and produce awfully bad translated signs. They are still learning how to deal with a language as a living organism, not just a bunch of nouns and verbs. 

Well, to be fair on translation tools, it’s possible that some of these errors were just honest typos. Either way, scroll down to see the funniest bad translations people have come across during their travels and vote for the most epic fails. Also, is anyone up for a nice ‘decomposed Moscow mule’ later?  

#1

Eating Carpet?

Airport sing that says "Eating Carpet Strictly Prohibited"

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    #2

    Hilarious Translation Fail Turns \"Ice Cream\" Into \"Ice Cream In The Ass\"

    Menu that says "Ice cream in the a*s"

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    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that I think of it, this may be a great way to shrink swollen hemorrhoids. 😜

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    #3

    Translation Fail Turns \"Clean Beach\" Into Hilarious Public Warning Gone Wrong

    Translation Fail Turns \"Clean Beach\" Into Hilarious Public Warning Gone Wrong

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    #4

    Epic Translation Fail Makes Elevator Sound Like a Sci-Fi Disaster Beyond Control

    Funny sign about broken elevator

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

    Even that finnish text is not correct 😅

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    #5

    Paul Is Dead Or Just Meatballs?

    "Paul is dead" translated from arabic

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    What is the Greatest Problem of Translation?

    While many things go into making a good translation, some things are often the main culprits of funny translation fails. One of them is words that sound similar in two languages but mean different things. They are called the translator’s false friends.

    Another thing responsible for many hilariously bad translated signs is taking things too literally instead of translating the meaning. And the shorter the text, the more difficult it is to translate it because you don’t have enough context to help you.

    #6

    High Maintenance Chick Salon Fails That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud

    "High Maintenance Chick Salon" sign

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    #7

    Hilarious Translation Fail Leaves Drivers Confused About Dead Slow Kids Playing

    "Dead slow children playing" translated from arabic

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    #8

    Toilet or Temple? Hilarious Translation Fail Calls Bathroom a Place of Prayer

    "Toilet - the place of prayer" translated from arabic

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    #9

    You Won’t Believe This Chicken Shop’s Brutal Translation Fail That’ll Crack You Up

    "Sale of chicken m****r" translated from arabic

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    ugaas wiilhoog
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess they used a chicken company for the billboard.

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    #10

    This Cheese Will Leave You Literally Paralysed Try It at Your Own Risk

    "Syrian paralysis cheese" translated from arabic

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    Funny Translation Fails by Humans

    Often, bad translation is entirely on the person who made it because they either didn’t have enough knowledge or didn’t bother to double-check if the result actually made sense. 

    However, beyond dealing with false friends and ambiguous words, translating also involves understanding cultural nuances, references, and context. What makes sense in one culture might not in another, making accurate translation complex. Hence, linguistic challenges are just the tip of the iceberg.

    Either way, ridiculously bad translated signs are funny to read, so keep scrolling for more translation fails in advertising. Vote for the ones that make you laugh the most, and share them with your friends!

    #11

    When Translation Goes Too Far Dental Lab Gets a Seriously Awkward Name

    "N**i dental laboratory" wrong translation from the arabic

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    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps we can expect to see Dustin Hoffman, and Laurence Olivier, working there?

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    #12

    This Perfume Shop\'s Name Is Hilariously Lost in Translation and You Won\'t Believe It

    "A**s perfumery and gifts" wrong translation from arabic

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    Nancy E
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, the perfume that smells like a barnyard.

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    #13

    When Translation Goes Wild The Clothes Store You Didn’t Expect to See

    "P**n Fashion" wrong translation from the arabic

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    #14

    Turn on the Vacuum Cleaner While Showering? Translation Fail You Have to See to Believe

    Wrong translated sign about shower and vacum cleaner

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    Marcus Flatt
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, but do I have to have it in the shower with me?

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    #15

    Evil Saloon for Men or Just a Hair-Raising Translation Fail You Can’t Miss

    "evil Saloon for men" wrong translation from arabic

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    #16

    Than \"Q\" For Not Smoking Confuses Everyone With Hilarious Translation Blunder

    Wrong translated sing about smoking

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    #17

    This Cream Milk Contains Coconut Humans and Other Hilarious Translation Fails You Have to See

    Wrong translated sign about cream milk with coconut humans

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    Isabel Tamayo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coconut Humans? What should be the word after coconut? Can't figure it out.

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    #18

    Lost in Translation: When Fish Dishes Take a Wildly Wrong Turn

    Wrong translated menu about sailor

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    #19

    Menu Mishaps: When Dog Turds and Sheep Turds Sound Like Tasty Tidbits

    Wrong translated menu

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    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hey, son, I know you're mad at me for grounding you and all, but you're learning English in school, right? Would you translate this menu for my restaurant before it's printed? You will? Thanks, mate, I appreciate it."

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    #20

    Do Not Use The Problem? Hilarious Translation Fails That Make No Sense

    "Do not use the problem" sign

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    Anna Thouvenin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another math teacher just started crying reading this.

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    #21

    Wholesale Fabric Shop or Winged Donkeys? Translation Fail That Will Crack You Up

    Wrong translated Indian sign

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    #22

    When Following Pool Rules Gets You Kicked Out – Translation Fail of the Century

    Wrong translated french sign

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    #23

    When You Want Meat but End Up Buying a Lamp Instead – Translation Gone Wild

    Wrong translated arabic labels

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    #24

    Don’t Feed the Flamingos? Hilarious Translation Mix-Up Confuses Llamas With Birds

    Wrong translated spanish sign

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

    what kind of flamingos are these? :-)

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    #25

    When Special Women and Men Collide: The Funniest Translation Fail You’ll See Today

    Wrong translated arabic sign

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    #26

    Pringles Ass Flvr? Hilarious Translation Fails You Won\'t Believe Are Real

    Wrong translated arabic sign

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    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, about hot/spicy foods, they say you get to enjoy it twice. Once going in, and once coming out. That post above about "Ice Cream In The A*s" makes perfect sense now. :D

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    #27

    Toilet Sign Translation Gone Hilariously Wrong You Won’t Believe What It Says

    Wrong translated toilet sign

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

    It's a good point. It is incredibly annoying

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    #28

    This Translation Fail Is So Bad It’s Clucking Hilarious and Hard to Forget

    Wrong translated chicken sign

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    #29

    Hilarious Translation Fails on Menus That Accidentally Serve Up Drama

    Wrong translated arabic menu

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    Andrew Gibb
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they are in the variety of dishes category- variety is the spice of life...

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    #30

    When Your Dessert Turns Into a Crime Scene: The Decomposed Moscow Mule Menu Fail

    Wrong translated menu

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    Marika Stanway
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg I'm crying laughing 😂 These are hilarious

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    #31

    This Salad Translation Fail Says Pee Shoots Instead of Pea Shoots and It’s Hilarious

    Wrong translated menu

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    Neeraj Jha
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pee shoots explain the "salted" almonds

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    #32

    Automatic Doors Warning Fails That Say Don’t Open Them Manuel Way

    Automatic doors sign

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    #33

    Sign Says \"Stuff Only\" Instead of Staff in Hilarious Translation Fail You Can’t Miss

    Wrong translated stuff sign

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    #34

    You Won\'t Believe These Hilarious Food Translation Fails Featuring Frogs and Eels

    Wrong translated menu

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    #35

    When Fish Start Making Wild Predictions The Funniest Translation Fails on Menus

    Wrong translated menu

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    Alex Bunker
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess the shrimp does the work while the fish ponders...

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    What is a Common Translation Mistake?

    Apart from taking things too literally during translation, another common mistake is using the very first option the dictionary offers you for the word you’re looking for. Sometimes, it may really be the meaning you need, but there’s a good chance that the one that actually suits your context is a little down the entry. Keep that in mind when translating to avoid more translation fails and improve accuracy.

    #36

    Hilarious Translation Fail Turns Safety Rules Into “Debt Bather” Chaos

    Wrong translated hebrew and arabic sign

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    #37

    Epic Translation Fail: When Bags Get Pregnant and Language Gets Weird

    Wrong translated arabic sign

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

    It's gonna give birth! PUSH! Come on, you can do it!

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    #38

    Butt Sweets Shop Translation Fail Will Make You Do a Double Take

    Wrong translated arabic sign

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    Neeraj Jha
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, Butt is a legit surname in Pakistan.

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    #39

    Lost in Translation: When \"Throw Nothing\" Sounds Like a Toilet Riddle

    Wrong translated toilet sign

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    #40

    This Hilarious Translation Fail Turns \"No Shouting\" Into \"Do Not Cry\"

    Wrong translated not yelling sign instead translated "not crying"

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    #41

    Lost in Translation? Hilarious Signs Pointing to the Arrival Hole You Can’t Miss

    Wrong translated arabic sign

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    #42

    No Place to Park or Park No Place? Translation Fails That Defy Logic

    Wrong translated parking sign

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    #43

    Hilarious Translation Fail Turns Simple Seafood Dish Into Salomon’s Squid Duet from Norway

    Wrong translated menu

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    Valentina Favaro
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    psalm 119.5.3 And their life shall be in the light of Lord Thor

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    #44

    Translation Fail or Creepy Cuisine? When Menus Go Hilariously Wrong

    Wrong translated menu

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    #45

    This Translation Fail Has a Serious Nuts Problem You Won\'t Believe

    Wrong translated nuts tag

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    #46

    Emergency Cock? Translation Fails That Prove Auto-Translate Needs a Manual Fix

    Wrong translated emergency button sing

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

    Emergency c**k is a fancy word for dildo.

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

    Well the german word for it is c**k (hahn) , but not the c**k you dirty souls mean :P Hahn is also the german word for rooster which is also c**k in english. Not sure why i try to explain it all and ruin the fun :D

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

    For women (or men) in desperate times, there is....

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

    Does it inflate once pulled? 😁

    Bway_Gonnabe11
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when ur desperate... Only for emergencies

    Shez Krafty
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well thank god someone thought of this! Flashlight, oxygen, flotation device, EMERGENCY C**K !

    Phil The Computer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For women who desire on the go! Or guys if you're into that

    Sophea Kong
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahn is the german word for c**k (the chicken) :,,,,,,,,)

    Landon th3May0
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The original is 'Emergency K**b' I'm lost on this one... How do you get that mixed up?

    Laura Aube
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why only an emergency c**k they should also have an emergency vagina

    Boris Vandecasteele
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There isn't much wrong with this, 'c**k' is also means small valve. So this isn't a translation fail, just a poor choice of words...

    Jose Baeyens
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only to use in case of great need.

    Griselle Lugo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm really crying here!!! Hahahahaha!!!

    The Andi
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    8 years ago

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    How embarrassing is that! Looser!

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    #47

    This Translation Fail Does Not Rest—And Neither Will You After Reading It

    Wrong translated TVMs sign

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

    Poor thing... Deserves a holiday once in a while :(

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    #48

    Menu Mistakes: When Fried Crab Turns Into Fried Crap in Hilarious Translation Fails

    Wrong translated menu

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    Brian Leahy
    Community Member
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No thanks, I'm on a low-c**p diet.

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    #49

    Epic Translation Fail Turns \"Parking\" Into \"Par King\" in Hilarious Sign Mix-Up

    Wrong translated arabic sign

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    #50

    English 102 Crash Course: Mastering Grammar and Riding at the Same Time

    Wrong translated arabic sign

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    #51

    \"Lost in Translation Fail: Why Saying Please Don’t No Smoke Will Crack You Up\"

    Wrong translated smoking sign

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    #52

    Lost in Translation: Swim Between Two Red Yellow Flags or Risk It!

    Wrong translated swimming sign

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    #53

    Wet Probability Warning Sign Fails That’ll Make You Question Science

    Wrong translated warning sign

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    #54

    This English Teacher’s Translation Fail Will Make You Cringe and Laugh Out Loud

    Wrong translated arabic sign

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

    i don't know why, but i don't trust him

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    #55

    Press the Flush Twice to Save Water? Translation Fail That Will Confuse You

    Wrong translated toilet sign

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    Tayyib “T410” Cankat
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually it is translated quite well. I think they mean "Press the flush button again to stop water"

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    #56

    This Street Can\'t Walk While Eating So Please Eat Here or Else!

    Wrong translated food sign

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    #57

    Menu translation fail turns seafood into \"the cruelty mixed fishing\" disaster

    Wrong translated menu

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    #58

    Pizza menu goes viral with a bizarre “smallpox” topping translation fail

    Wrong translated menu

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    #59

    Please Don’t Throw The Toilet In The WC – Translation Fail That’s Just Too Real

    Wrong translated toilet sign

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    Nicola Morley
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where should I throw it, then? In the sink?

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    #60

    Arab Shat Fresh Fish Sign Proves Translation Fails Are Hilarious and Unforgettable

    Wrong translated arabic sign

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

    The seller next door shat fresh chickens. Choices.

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    #61

    This Hilarious Translation Fail Warns You Not To Lean Again—But When Did You Lean The First Time?

    Wrong translated french warning sign

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    Neeraj Jha
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so they are pretty forgiving about the first leaning

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    #62

    This Bread Comes With Cold? Translation Fails That Make No Sense But Are Hilarious

    Wrong translated bread tag

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    #63

    Expensively Customer Alert The Most Hilarious Taxi Translation Fail You’ll See Today

    Wrong translated french taxi announcement

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    #64

    Hilarious Translation Fail Tells You To Just Bring Your Hands – What?!

    Wrong translated spanish sign

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    #65

    Lost in Translation Sign Fails That Turn Simple Warnings Into Comedy Gold

    Wrong translated french sign

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    #66

    This Shop for Kissing Translation Fail Will Leave You Cracking Up Instantly

    Wrong translated arabic sign

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    #67

    Beware Broken Grass Sign Proves Translation Fails Are Hilariously Real

    Wrong translated warning sign

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

    Aka lawn clippings. May cause itching.

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    #68

    When Menus Attack: Hilarious Translation Fails You Have to See to Believe

    Wrong translated hotel sign

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

    Both German and English translations are so hilarious that I had to go and actually google this one, to see what it was supposed to say :) It sure takes the art of miss-translation to the next level - Crema de verdura would be vegetable soup - any native Spanish speaker here is welcome to correct :)

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    #69

    Hilarious Translation Fail Asks You to Download Hangers Literally or Else!

    Wrong translated hangers sign

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

    FUUUUUCK NO! NOT COMIC SANS! NOT COMIC F*****G SANS!

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    #70

    Epic Translation Fail Warns You About a Dangerously Confusing Roof Path

    Wrong translated sign about the roof

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    Verner Carlberg
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though I should walk in the valley of the shadow of death, on the path under the roof of dangerous, I will fear no evil, all though I might cringe a little.... Psalm 23:4, King George III edition

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    #71

    No Smocking Allowed How Translation Fails Turn Signs Into Comedy Gold

    Wrong translated smocking sign

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    #72

    You Won\'t Believe What This Menu Accidentally Says About Forest Stew

    Wrong translated menu

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

    kurki=chanterelles, really tasty, but I don't think I will eat them any time soon after reading this...

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    #73

    Lost in Translation: When \"Do Not Get Groped\" Gets Way Too Literal

    Wrong translated backpack instruction

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

    Rule one: do not get groped. It's every man/woman/cat for him/herself.

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    #74

    When on Boat Please Wearing Airbags Is the Safety Advice You Didn’t Know You Needed

    Wrong translated boat sign

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    #75

    You Won’t Believe What This “Skin Milk” Really Means in English Translation Fails

    Wrong translated milk tag

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    Willie D'Kay
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Milk for your skin, right? Like a milk bath. This could actually work.

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    #76

    Pharmacy Situation: Translation Fail That Will Make You Do a Double Take

    Wrong translated pharmacy sign

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    #77

    Translation Fail Alert Entrance Only with Herr Hitler Not What You Expected

    Wrong translated entrance sign

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

    Sorry for being a killjoy - but this must be a fake. No way this would survive an hour in Germany, let along long enough to get rusty.

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    #78

    When Your Snack’s Named Puppy but Tastes Like Confusion – Translation Fail!

    Wrong translated baking sign

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    #79

    Don\'t Throw \"Lilter\" or We\'ll Call the Police – Translation Gone Wrong

    Don\'t Throw \"Lilter\" or We\'ll Call the Police – Translation Gone Wrong

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    #80

    Please Don’t Upload The Presbyteries—Hilarious Translation Fail From A Church Sign

    Wrong translated sign about presbytery

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    Jolo Atlantis
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now the "download hangers" thing earlier makes sense now.

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    #81

    When Menus Get Too Literal Spicy Brave Potatoes and Other Translation Fails

    Wrong translated menu

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

    Got their courage from The Wizard.

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    #82

    Only Dratshang Can Pee Here Says the Most Exclusive Toilet Sign Ever

    Wrong translated toilet sign

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    #83

    Translation Fail Alert Fries Girl? These Hilarious Menu Blunders Will Make You Laugh

    Wrong translated menu

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    Joel Sánchez (kazer)
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In some Spanish variants "chica" and "chico" mean "small", but they can also mean "girl" and "boy", respectively. Hence the confusion.

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    #84

    When Your Seafood Menu Turns into a Hilarious Lost-in-Translation Adventure

    Wrong translated menu

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    Kristen Hdz
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes the sailor wins, sometimes the fish win...

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    #85

    When a Menu Translation Goes Hilariously Wrong: Yellowtail Jew or Just a Fish?

    Wrong translated menu

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    #86

    Translation Fails That Prove Auto-Translate Can Be Hilariously Wrong

    Translation Fails That Prove Auto-Translate Can Be Hilariously Wrong

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    #87

    Translation Fail Alert The Clean First Mistake You Have to See to Believe

    Wrong translated arabic sign

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    Verner Carlberg
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when you want to make a "that's what I said last night" joke, but know you'll be banned from panda if you do.

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    #88

    Sausage Cocked in Wine and Other Hilarious Translation Fails You Can’t Miss

    Wrong translated menu

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    Lindsay Ameye
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't always eat a sausage, but when I do...

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    #89

    When Translation Goes Wrong The Bells Do Not Touch Will Crack You Up

    Wrong translated ukrainian sign about bells

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    #90

    Top 10 Hilarious Menu Translation Fails That Turn Food Into Comedy Gold

    Wrong translated menu

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    #91

    Eggs Sheep and Frying Sli Impregnating: Hilarious Translation Fails from a Global Menu

    Wrong translated menu

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    #92

    Menu Fails: When \'Itch Salad\' Sounds Way Less Appetizing Than It Should

    Wrong translated menu

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    #93

    When Chicken Tights Take Over the Dinner Menu Translation Fails You Won’t Believe

    Wrong translated chicken sign

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    Also Ansinfer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just another day at the chicken ballet shop

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    #94

    Epic Translation Fail: When Reset Button Becomes Reset Bottom and Confuses Everyone

    Wrong translated toilet sign

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    #95

    Translation Fail or Fashion Hack? Why This Store’s \'Downloads\' Will Crack You Up

    Wrong translated arabic sign

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    Guney Ar
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha. Gotta be kidding me. I saw that one many times in my country too. They are trying to say discount but the problem is "discount" word is using like "something that down" in our language. And finally when they try to translate it, they are having "Downloads". jejeje

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    #96

    Hilarious Translation Fail Proves Falling at the Seaside Is Universal and Painful

    Wrong translated seaside sign

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    Irene Argyris
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Italian translation is obviously correct, but it's probably the only one! :-D

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    #97

    Snap the Garlic Mojo to the Orange? Hilarious Translation Fails You Need to See

    Wrong translated garlic tag

    cosmogirltravels Report

    Pavel Seaman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is that like pass the dutchie on the left hand side

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    #98

    Mozzarella Ass for Sale: The Most Hilarious Translation Fail You’ll See Today

    Wrong translated mozzarella tag

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    Konstantina Karampetsou
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ποικιλία (ποικ.) that is a miscellaneous collection of things translated to "assortment" (a*s) lol!!!

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    #99

    This Translation Fail Confuses Clean and Dirty Like You’ve Never Seen Before

    Wrong translated room sign

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    #100

    This Trash Bin Mistake Translates to Hilariously Confused Garbage Sorting

    Wrong translated trash can sign

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    #101

    Hilarious Menu Translation Fails Like Grilled Chicken Breath You Have to See

    Wrong translated menu

    kemenecker Report

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    #102

    This Translation Fail Reads Like a Beefy Comedy Sketch You Can’t Miss

    Wrong translated menu

    bejcarm Report

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

    Sounds like they are serving pizzle.

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    #103

    50,100,200,500 Euros? Hilarious Translation Fail Will Confuse You Instantly

    Wrong translated Italian sign

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    #104

    When \"No Entrance\" Gets Lost in Translation and Leaves You Confused

    Wrong translated entrance sign

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    #105

    Work Hours Gone Wild The Ears of Morocco Take Over Evening Shifts

    Wring translated working hours sign

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

    8am to 12 am?! pretty long working hours :D

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    #106

    Epic Translation Fail: When \"Fried Knob\" Makes the Menu Unforgettable

    Wrong translated menu

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    #107

    Hilarious Toilet Sign Translation Fail That Will Confuse Every Visitor Instantly

    Wrong translated toilet sign

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

    That looks shopped. The original writing on the top is uneven in the places where the paper is creased. The bottom one is way to straight and not blurry enough.

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    #108

    Toilet Translation Fail That Accidentally Bans Leg Standing Forever

    Wrong translated sign in the toilet

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

    Considering the urine on the sign, this keeps happening.

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    #109

    When Google Translate Goes Too Far The Services It’s Privates Will Shock You

    Wrong translated sign

    translationfail Report

    Antonio Gambale
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It puts the lotion in the basket or it gets the services again.

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    #110

    Pinchos or painful spikes? Hilarious translation fails that mix food with danger

    Wrong translated menu

    glitterhelado Report

    Lindsay Ameye
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spikes and olives for me, but hold the olives.

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    #111

    Visit the Cathedral\'s Royal Tombs and Roofs? Translation Fail You Have to See!

    Wrong translated church sign

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    #112

    Salad of the Day and Other Hilarious Translation Fails You Can’t Miss

    Wrong translated menu from french

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    #113

    Parking Closed or Surrounded Parking? Translation Fail Confuses Everyone

    Wrong translated parking sign

    t_a_n_j_e_e Report

    #114

    Translation Gone Wild: When Menus Serve You “Pandemonium Salad” and Pepper in Dairy Cream

    Wrong translated menu

    tan_jah Report

    Kristen Hdz
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OOOH Gimme some a'that pandemonium salad! Sounds delish!

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    #115

    When Google Calls the Taj Mahal \"Goats Mosque\" and You Can’t Unsee It

    Wrong translation from the arabic

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

    When goats are religious and wealthy.

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    #116

    Menu Mishap: When Burn Cream Sounds Like a French Dessert Disaster

    Wrong menu translation from french

    sana_qadar Report

    Douglas Campbell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brulee means burn... You burn the sugar on the custard under a broiler, so?

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    #117

    Notice the Last Step Coming Down Translation Fail That Will Make You Laugh

    Wrong translated french warning

    zwaff Report

    Lindsay Ameye
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah the difference between a and à. The accent does not show in the capital letter and leave it up to google translate to f**k up the rest for you.

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    #118

    Hope and Please Entrance for Cars Non Stop Before The Door Thanks Agrsat Goodfromgod Translation Fail

    Wrong translated arabic sign

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    #119

    \"Translation Fail Turns Delicious Menu Into Hilariously Greedy Formula\"

    Wrong translated "Formule Gourmande"

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    Willie D'Kay
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you read about the various small dishes and barbecue assortment then "greedy formula" actually makes perfect sense. It is kind of greedy to want so much.

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    #120

    Lost in Translation People Mover Sounds More Like a Dance Move Than a Ride

    Wrong translated sign "People mover"

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    Kristen Hdz
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK this is obviously not a sign for Muggles.

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    #121

    This Crosswalk is So Humped It’s Hard to Believe It’s Real

    "Humped crossing" sign

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    Richard Oon
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now, that's a very bad illustration of a camel

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    #122

    Salon Hanna Mansour Beouty Centr: Translation Fail That Will Make You Do a Double Take

    Wrong translated salon sign

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    #123

    Conditioning Access to Users Responsibility Will Confuse Anyone Walking By

    Wrong translated warning sing

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    #124

    Menu Translation Fail Shows Greedy Caramel Macaron and More Hilarious Flavors

    Wring translated perfumes names

    katherinecmcmahon Report

    Douglas Campbell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Tentation Meringuee Vanille"= Raspberry Vanilla Temptation

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    #125

    Green Onion Leaves or Just Onions? The Translation Fail That Baffles Shoppers

    "Green onion leaves" translated in arabic

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    Sha Za
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Arabic it says "green onion leaving"

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    #126

    When \"Free Toilets\" Sounds Like You\'re Giving Away Bathrooms – Translation Fails Exposed

    Free toilets sign

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    Kristen Hdz
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes... in some countries there are still pay toilets. Also, you pay for the toilet PAPER. God forbid you have an "issue" that requires extra.

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    #127

    Strictly Forbidden? Translation Fail Warns Mountain Bikers Like Never Before

    Notice to mountain bikers

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    #128

    When Your Coffee Is Free Because They Forgot the Invoice – Translation Gone Wrong

    Sign where it says that you get your purchase free without an invoice

    jonathan_translationengland Report

    Kristen Hdz
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    meh, it's accurate, albeit slightly awkward. factura can be invoice, bill, check (as in a restaurant)... makes sense.

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    #129

    Marinated Flap Meat Translation Fail That Will Make You Cringe and Laugh

    Wrongly translated marinated meat

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    #130

    Translation Fails: When Lion’s Drink and Cindrella Ruin Your Order Every Time

    Funny translated drinks from arabic language

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    #131

    Warning or Rest in Peace? Hilarious Beach Sign Translation Gone Wrong

    Wrongly translated swimming sing

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    #132

    Translation Gone Wrong Warning Bathing Without Rescue Squad Is Risky

    Lack of a proper rescue squad bathing sign

    sashatsea Report

    Philippe Lessard
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In french it actually translate: the balneazon is not pure sure the absence of rescue service... wtf is balneazon... perhaps they ment baignade but it still make no sense at all so just don,'t do it

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    #133

    Lost in Translation The Funniest Sign Fails You Must See at the Exit

    Wrong translated exit sign

    lost_in_craftlation Report

    #134

    Milk, Fish, Tree? Hilariously Wrong Translations That Make No Sense

    Failed translated Spanish sign

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    Arend Kant
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a translation but a replacement. The translation wouldn´t have made any sense.

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    #135

    People With Kids on Their Lap Must Test Chairlift Safety Lock or Else

    Failed translated sign about chairlift and kids

    Accessible Translation Solutions Blog Report

    José Gouvêa
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even the original Portuguese text is obnoxiously stupid and bookish. I am a native speaker, I live in Brazil, am a writer with a degree and an MBA and I have not understood what this sign means. It surely means something about people with underage children having to do some kind of test, but the wording is awkward and the punctuation breaks the sentence randomly, further obscuring the text. Whoever wrote this can't translate well its own ideas into his own native language.

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    #136

    Translation Fail Alert Keep Off The Law or Else You’ll Be Prosecuted

    Wrong translated sign about lawn, transgressors and the law

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    Willie D'Kay
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of these signs are just missing a single letter. I probably wouldn't notice if I made a sign in a different language.

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    #137

    Motor Disabilities Path or Epic Translation Fail? You Decide!

    "Motor disabilities path" sign

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    #138

    Mediation or Meditation? This Prayer Room Sign Mess-Up Is Priceless

    Sign that leads to mediation and prayer room

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    Jörg Zingler
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ermm, whats wrong with this translation? Thats Political Correctnes German style.

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    #139

    When Translation Goes Wrong Good Appetite Or Not This Is Hilarious

    "Good Appetite" sign

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    Hanno Van Der Woude
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is no exact translation. But most english speaking people will say "Enjoy your meal".

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