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20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 11:31pm On May 15, 2015
France
Preservative. Avoid asking about preservatives in France; you’ll probably be met with strange looks. It
means ‘condom’ in France.
Norway
Pick If you’re visiting Norway, don’t use the word ‘pick’. Your Norwegian colleague is unlikely to be
impressed - it means ‘dick’ over there. Fitter. Does your business specialise in fitness products? Be mindful that in Norway, the word
‘fitte’ refers to a woman’s genitals. Turkey
Peach. Going to Turkey? Avoid asking for a peach in the supermarket or anywhere else for that matter. It
means ‘bastard’ in Turkish.
Germany
Gift. ‘Never look a gift horse in the mouth’, we’re told; perhaps more so in Germany where theword means ‘poison’.
Latte. In Germany, latte doesn’t mean the frothy, milky concoction you get from your local Starbucks. It
means ‘erect penis’ in some German quarters.
Korea
Salsa. Out for a Mexican in Korea? It’s probably best not to ask for salsa: it means ‘diarrhoea’ in
Korean.
Sweden
Speed. Try not to talk about speed when in the company of others in Sweden. It means ‘fart’.
Bump. If you’ve had the misfortune of a bump on your car, note that the word ‘bump’ in Swedish means ‘dump’.
Speed bump. Put the above two words together and you have the phrase ‘speed bump, which in Swedish means fart dump.
Kiss. If you ask your Swedish host or hostess for a kiss, they might very well direct you to the toilets. In
Swedish, the word means ‘pee’.
Portugal
Pay Day. If you’re in Portugal, refrain from singing with happiness that it’s ‘pay day’. No one will be impressed. In Portuguese it means “I farted”. Exquisite.
Extend a compliment to your Portuguese host by describing something belonging to them as
‘exquisite’ and you might be met with askance
looks: ‘esquisito’ in Portuguese means ‘weird’.
Hungary
Cookie.
If you’re visiting Hungary, whether on business or for pleasure, avoid asking for a cookie. It
means ‘small penis’ in Hungarian.
Japan
Jerry.
It’s perhaps a little late for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, but if you’re in Japan, avoid using the word – it means ‘diarrhoea’ over there.
France
Bra.
Do you sell luxury underwear? Whilst you and I might initially understand the word to mean a
garment that covers the breasts, if you’re in France
your French colleagues might think you’re selling
arms. Literally.
Italy
Tremendous.
Refrain from boasting about the tremendous prices you offer your clients. In this
country, ‘tremendo’ is the word for ‘terrible’.
Netherlands
Bill. Asking for the bill might raise a few guffaws in the Netherlands: ‘bil’ means ‘buttocks’ there.
Lager. It might confuse your Dutch colleagues if you were to ask for a ‘lager’ when having a few
drinks with them after work.
Lager means‘storage’ in Dutch. Spain
Cool. The word cool is too close for comfort to the Spanish word 'culo'; a crude term for 'bum'. Best
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Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by Pinkiedearie(f): 11:35pm On May 15, 2015
Hehehe..thanks Op..will be travelling out soon..
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 11:46pm On May 15, 2015
Pinkiedearie:
Hehehe..thanks Op..will be travelling out soon..
you are welcome, safest trip
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by crixlight2(m): 12:05am On May 16, 2015
Nice one
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by CHM11: 12:06am On May 16, 2015
Nice one OP...
Bringing it home... Don't say 'ma' eg goodmorning 'ma' in Ogoni Land, Rivers state. 'Ma' means Vaginaaaa
And I guess you know what 'pa' will mean!..lols...
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 12:14am On May 16, 2015
crixlight2:
Nice one
tanks jare, hope u'll find it useful
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 12:16am On May 16, 2015
CHM11:
Nice one OP...
Bringing it home... Don't say 'ma' eg goodmorning 'ma' in Ogoni Land, Rivers state. 'Ma' means Vaginaaaa
And I guess you know what 'pa' will mean!..lols...
ok
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by xamuel17(m): 12:17am On May 16, 2015
never use the word "CAT" when ur in a hood in america .it means pvssy .






take note!






i beans still dey fire, who get oil for there?
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 12:24am On May 16, 2015
xamuel17:
never use the word "CAT" when ur in a hood in america .it means pvssy .






take note!






i beans still dey fire, who get oil for there?
u mean cat nt kittycat
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by thexzy(m): 3:30am On May 16, 2015
Never type the word "F-u-c-k" on Nairaland coz they will simply swap it to "Bleep". Ab0ki = Northerners
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 7:13am On May 16, 2015
thexzy:
Never type the word "F-u-c-k" on Nairaland coz they will simply swap it to "Bleep". Ab0ki = Northerners
lols
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by Moana(f): 5:55pm On May 16, 2015
Can i see the bill please grin
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 6:44pm On May 16, 2015
Moana:
Can i see the bill please grin
no, we don't show bill here.
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by Moana(f): 8:20pm On May 16, 2015
felsunseg:
no, we don't show bill here.
so i wont pay if i dont see the bill
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 9:03pm On May 16, 2015
Moana:
so i wont pay if i dont see the bill
then you have to follow me to my inner chamber, to see ur, eem our bill.
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by Moana(f): 11:22pm On May 16, 2015
felsunseg:
then you have to follow me to my inner chamber, to see ur, eem our bill.
biko please ehn im a child of God cheesy
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 11:28pm On May 16, 2015
Moana:
biko please ehn im a child of God cheesy
lols, who is a child of devil.
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 11:28pm On May 16, 2015
Moana:
biko please ehn im a child of God cheesy
lols, who is born by the devil.
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by Moana(f): 11:30pm On May 16, 2015
felsunseg:
lols, who is born by the devil.
children of God do not go into inner chambers ooo
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 12:08am On May 17, 2015
Moana:
children of God do not go into inner chambers ooo
lols, as a child of God u shouln't b afraid nw
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by Moana(f): 12:10am On May 17, 2015
felsunseg:
lols, as a child of God u shouln't b afraid nw
see your life u are meant to lead me to the light not darkness
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 12:14am On May 17, 2015
Moana:
see your life u are meant to lead me to the light not darkness
bt who told u my chamber hav got no light. #Just kidding all the way.
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by Moana(f): 12:16am On May 17, 2015
felsunseg:
bt who told u my chamber hav got no light. #Just kidding all the way.
hahaha you are leading me to the unknown that is why i call it darkness lol. I know we are joking
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 12:21am On May 17, 2015
Moana:
hahaha you are leading me to the unknown that is why i call it darkness lol. I know we are joking
did u really laugh
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by Moana(f): 12:24am On May 17, 2015
felsunseg:
did u really laugh
of course i did
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by felsunseg(m): 12:30am On May 17, 2015
Moana:
of course i did
gud to know then and thanks for no making nl boring for today.
Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by thexzy(m): 7:32pm On May 17, 2015
Moana:
children of God do not go into inner chambers ooo
Inner Chamber is ђεrε the spirit of God dwells na.....is like entering into the Holy of Holies

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Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by Moana(f): 9:17pm On May 17, 2015
thexzy:
Inner Chamber is ђεrε the spirit of God dwells na.....is like entering into the Holy of Holies
ogini? Hehehe

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Re: 20 English Word You Must Avoid When In Other Countries by thexzy(m): 12:05am On May 18, 2015
Moana:
ogini? Hehehe
Yes na

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