Funny translation mistakes

 

Translation mistakes can be very very funny. Since we are all studying here at the department of translation studies to become professionel translators one far day, we know a lot about the reasons for these mistakes. Many people think that in times of “google translate” and a number of other online translating programs, they are able to translate whole texts with only one simple click. Weird and funny sentences, like the ones on the pictures below, are the results of that. Students of transcultural communication know that this happens because of the fact that these online programs only translate single words. They do not pay attention to cultural differences, register or the different rules of grammar.  And that’s definitely a positive thing, because it makes sure that we all won’t be replaced by computers one day. And even more: we don’t have to miss signs like these ones, enjoy the pictures!!!