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Foreign words with hilarious literal meanings in English

Some do make a lot of sense

Foreign words with hilarious literal meanings in English
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31/10/2025 08:20 ‧ 3 weeks ago | StarsInsider

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Language is a fascinating subject, and the way languages use words to describe objects, animals, foods, concepts, and a variety of other things can be very creative.

Things get even more interesting when translation comes into play. A word may have a meaning and be translated with that in mind, but sometimes, they're extremely literal.

In this gallery, you will find a list of foreign words that sound incredibly funny when translated literally. Click on and pick your favorite. 

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