Hello Community!,
On the occasion of the European Day of Languages, falling on September 26, why not share our language-learning experiences and stories? : )
Source: OLS
Indeed, language learning can be full of surprises and quirky moments! From funny false friends to hilarious translation mistakes, every single one of us has found an unusual word or an idiom that has amazed us. Language learning gives us a lot of fun stories to share with other learners. It could be about the language itself, a funny encounter, or something unexpected that happened during your learning process.
Have you ever made a translation error that turned into a funny story? What’s the strangest or funniest word you’ve come across in the language you are learning? Feel free to share your experience, and let’s discuss the unexpected joys and challenges of language learning!
I have a few examples of funny-sounding words that you might have encountered while learning Czech:
1. "Příšerně" - This word means "terribly" or "awfully" in English. But seriously, try saying it five times fast without getting your tongue tangled up!
2. "Štěstí" - It translates to "luck" or "happiness," but the real challenge is pronouncing all those delightful consonants together. Give it a go and see if you can nail it on the first try!
4. "Zmrzlina" - Ice cream never sounded so complicated! Say goodbye to your smooth English pronunciation skills as you attempt to conquer this mouthful of a word.
Look up the pronunciation in the dictionary, check it online and will see.
Good luck and share your own story below in replies.
Martin, OLS Community Manager – Czech