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Funny Signs: 15 Rib-Tickling Mistranslations

Translating between languages isn’t for everyone. Some people believe that it is as simple as replacing each source word with the translated word. There are, however, times when translating a word or phrase from one language to another might not make sense. This, interestingly, also provides the potential for comedy. Listed below are some hilarious examples of translations gone wrong found in signs, menus, and products, which will surely make you chuckle.

Related: 15 Hilarious Translation Fails from Different Languages

1. Noted

Mistranslations, future

2. No, I don't think I will

Mistranslations, system

3. When commas matter...

Mistranslations, notice

4. Please don't deep fry babies! 

Mistranslations, menu

5. But... How will anyone burn meat with money?

Mistranslations, menu

6. I did need some rest, thanks

Mistranslations, message

7. What about tomorrow?

Mistranslations, notice

8. Smell of WHAT?!!

Mistranslations, menu

9. That poor female

Mistranslations, female

10. Umm... what?!

Mistranslations, menu

11. There's a new superhero in town, kids

Mistranslations, superhero

12. Can anyone explain this?

Mistranslations, boarrd

13. My brain hurts

Mistranslations, manual

14. I wasn't planning on fighting any monkeys anyway, but thanks for the heads up

Mistranslations, monkey

15. It had to be done

Mistranslations, sign
All images source: Izismile
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