1. editionfws's Avatar
    Okay, this is going to hard to explain, and I couldn't think of a better title...

    I'm looking for a phrase in english, that when you say that exact same phrase in another language, it means something totally different. Like, say the word "table" in english, we all know what a table is. Now in another language, I want the word "table" to mean something totally different. Does that make any sence?

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    09-16-09 01:01 PM
  2. LDubs's Avatar
    Not sure, but do you mean like the word "boot" means a type of shoe or "to throw up" in American English, but means "trunk of car" in British English?
    09-16-09 01:27 PM
  3. Rapid Dr3am's Avatar
    I speak English, French and German.

    I'm also confused as to what you want.

    Do you want a sentence that translates badly? Depends on the translator.
    09-16-09 01:45 PM
  4. blue_and_bold's Avatar
    I think the word confused is one that could be used lol
    09-16-09 01:48 PM
  5. editionfws's Avatar
    Haha. Ldubs has the right idea...I wish I knew of a better way to say it. But what lbdubs is talking about is what I'm looking for, just with a short sentence. Lol sorry its hard to explain.

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    09-16-09 04:41 PM
  6. Username00089's Avatar
    I know exactly what the OP means.

    Let me think of some English/Spanish like this.
    09-16-09 04:48 PM
  7. xxxxpradaxxxx's Avatar
    Like an idiomatic phrase that doesn't translate?
    09-16-09 04:51 PM
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