a brief anthology of mis-translations
from around the world
In a Bucharest Hotel Lobby: The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable.
In a Belgian Hotel: The flattening of underwear with pleasure is the job of the chambermaid.
On the Menu of a Swiss Restaurant: Our wines leave you nothing to hope for.
Outside a Hong Kong Tailor Shop: Drop your trousers here for the best results.
From the Soviet Weekly: There will be a Moscow Exhibition of Arts by 150,000 Soviet Republic painters and sculptors. These were executed over the past two years.
In a Copenhagen Airline Ticket Office: We take your bags and send them in all directions.
In a Budapest Zoo: Please do not feed the animals. If you have any suitable food, give it to the guard on duty.
In the Office of a Roman Doctor: Specialist in women and other diseases.
In an Acapulco Hotel: The manager has personally passed all the water served here.
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