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.
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