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Posts tagged ‘Language’

Dictionary

Wear and rare. Weir and rear. English makes no sense sometimes. But that’s okay, I don’t think it was ever meant to in the first place.

To Wear A Rare Item To The Rear Of The Weir

May 29th, 2019

The Language Of Formula One

May 4th, 2016

Spilled Milk

In my life I have come across many a Polish soul. Through work, friendship, family and even love, I have spent much time listening to the Polish language being exuberantly exchanged over a table or bar. And on occasion I find myself intrigued somewhat, interested…

The Damn Massacre Of Spilled Milk

April 29th, 2016
Dictionary

I use the Bing Translator app on my Windows phone, which like most other apps, has a live tile function on the home screen. On one side of the tile, is a pretty picture depicting what, once turned, is the translation of a useful word…

Czy Jest Świeżo Pieczony?

March 27th, 2016
Heartbeat

Why is the word ‘casualty’ made up from the word ‘casual’? If you are a casualty of an accident, I imagine you aren’t going to be particularly casual about it, are you?

Nonchalant First Aid

February 20th, 2006
Grass Sign

I’ve travelled to many countries, and I have often marvelled at the many errors in translating signs and notices. One funny warning sign Claire and I saw last year was an Italian notice that warned us of “Cutting Dogs and Horses”. We soon realised that…

Lost In Translation

December 23rd, 2005

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