5 Very Literal Translations from March/April 2023 issue of Reader’s Digest
Papier vampier (Afrikaans)
Translation” “paper vampire”
What we call it: Stapler
Bergmal (Icelandic)
Translation: “rock language”
What we call it: Echo
Schagzeug (German)
Translation: “Hit Stuff’
What we call it: drums
Gavisti (Sanskrit)
Translation: “desire for cattle”
What we call it: War
Nui zai ku (Mandarin)
Translation: “cowboy pants”
What we call it: Jeans