Foreigners blush with embarrassment when they hear some of our names

Anyone who has encountered foreign languages, probably caught himself thinking that some foreign words sound funny. But after all, the words familiar to our ear can quite amuse a foreign guest. And today's edition. "Site" suggest funniest We have never thought of them as funny. It's all about translation.



The funniest names

1. Masha.
   Our reader will frown his eyebrows, they say, what is funny in this name? But from the Hebrew "Masha" translates as "how much time." Therefore, in Israel, the interlocutor may be surprised that when they meet him, they do not say his name, but ask the time.
   
   
   
   
2. luda
   Croats and Serbs are unlikely to be happy to meet, because for them this name is consonant with the word “crazy”. Perhaps, so as not to have to explain everything for a long time, it is better to immediately introduce yourself to Lyudmila. And to emphasize that this is just a name.
3. Vala
   If you happen to visit Spain, it is better to introduce yourself to Valentina. After all, so popular with the Spaniards “vale” is translated as “okay” or “good”, which will clearly puzzle a new acquaintance.
   
   
   
   
4. poleina
   On the Iberian Peninsula, this name is close in sound to the word “donkey”. But the Italians translate the word "Poline" as "ball". The first and the second will be a bit surprised.
5. galina
   Spaniards and Italians will smile when they meet Galina. This word is translated as “chicken”. Surely the reader has heard about the Spanish company Gallina Blanca, which produces various semi-finished products and seasonings. The name Gallina Blanca translates to “white chicken.”
   
   
   
   
6. Lights
   If you meet the Japanese, you should introduce yourself as Svetlana, because they will not reprimand the short version anyway. And if they reprimand, a close-sounding word in Japanese will make them blush like poppies.
   
   
   
   
7. Katya
   The Korean will hear a word that is close in meaning to the Korean “fake”. So do not be modest and immediately introduce yourself as Catherine. Otherwise, the foreigner will blush from embarrassment.
8. Nastya
   An English-speaking person will probably ask what his new friend's name is. After all, “nasty” in English means “unpleasant” or “bad”. “Can you call this lovely lady by that name?” a reasonable Englishman would not believe.
   
   
   
   

Of course, there are only female names on this list. However, we hasten to assure that the situation is no better with our male names. We will also write about this article soon. Don’t worry if your name is on the list. After all, if you know the possible subtleties of translation, you will definitely not get into an awkward situation when you have to meet someone abroad.