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Tuesday, 15 August 2006

When Bilingualism Goes Horribly Wrong

This was seen on a Welsh/English road sign outside of Cardiff:

English: Cyclists Dismount

Welsh: Llid y Bledren Dymchwelyd
So what? It's just that llid y bledren dymchwelyd translates into English as "bladder disease has returned."

The Welsh Road Works Department has said that it is welcoming applications from anyone interested in the position of translator.

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