{"id":7060,"date":"2023-01-10T21:21:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T21:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/?p=7060"},"modified":"2023-01-10T21:21:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T21:21:12","slug":"the-top-10-most-hilarious-translation-fails-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/the-top-10-most-hilarious-translation-fails-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 10 Most Hilarious Translation Fails of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to international business and advertising, accurate translation is crucial for success. However, even with the best intentions and the most thorough methods, mistakes can still happen. And sometimes, these mistakes can be hilarious.<br>Translation fails can occur for a variety of reasons. It could be due to cultural differences or idiomatic expressions that don&#8217;t translate well. It could also be due to simple errors, such as mistyping or misinterpretation. Regardless of the reason, these fails can lead to amusing and often cringe-worthy results.<br>Here are some of the top 10 most hilarious translation fails of all time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_60 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-678b4f2d7cf27\" ><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-678b4f2d7cf27\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-678b4f2d7cf27\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/the-top-10-most-hilarious-translation-fails-of-all-time\/#Pepsis_slogan_%E2%80%9CCome_alive_with_the_Pepsi_Generation%E2%80%9D_was_translated_to_%E2%80%9CPepsi_brings_your_ancestors_back_from_the_grave%E2%80%9D_in_Chinese\" title=\"Pepsi&#8217;s slogan &#8220;Come alive with the Pepsi Generation&#8221; was translated to &#8220;Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the grave&#8221; in Chinese.\">Pepsi&#8217;s slogan &#8220;Come alive with the Pepsi Generation&#8221; was translated to &#8220;Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the grave&#8221; in Chinese.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/the-top-10-most-hilarious-translation-fails-of-all-time\/#KFCs_%E2%80%9Cfinger-lickin_good%E2%80%9D_slogan_was_translated_to_%E2%80%9Ceat_your_fingers_off%E2%80%9D_in_Chinese\" title=\"KFC&#8217;s &#8220;finger-lickin&#8217; good&#8221; slogan was translated to &#8220;eat your fingers off&#8221; in Chinese.\">KFC&#8217;s &#8220;finger-lickin&#8217; good&#8221; slogan was translated to &#8220;eat your fingers off&#8221; in Chinese.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/the-top-10-most-hilarious-translation-fails-of-all-time\/#The_Chevy_Novas_name_was_not_well_received_in_Spanish_speaking_countries_where_%E2%80%9Cno_va%E2%80%9D_means_%E2%80%9Cit_doesnt_go%E2%80%9D_in_Spanish\" title=\"The Chevy Nova&#8217;s name was not well received in Spanish speaking countries, where &#8220;no va&#8221; means &#8220;it doesn&#8217;t go&#8221; in Spanish.\">The Chevy Nova&#8217;s name was not well received in Spanish speaking countries, where &#8220;no va&#8221; means &#8220;it doesn&#8217;t go&#8221; in Spanish.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/the-top-10-most-hilarious-translation-fails-of-all-time\/#The_Ford_Pintos_name_in_Brazil_was_not_a_good_choice_as_%E2%80%9CPinto%E2%80%9D_is_slang_for_%E2%80%9Csmall_male_genitals%E2%80%9D_in_Portuguese\" title=\"The Ford Pinto&#8217;s name in Brazil was not a good choice as &#8220;Pinto&#8221; is slang for &#8220;small male genitals&#8221; in Portuguese.\">The Ford Pinto&#8217;s name in Brazil was not a good choice as &#8220;Pinto&#8221; is slang for &#8220;small male genitals&#8221; in Portuguese.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/the-top-10-most-hilarious-translation-fails-of-all-time\/#The_Coors_beer_slogan_%E2%80%9CTurn_it_loose%E2%80%9D_was_translated_to_%E2%80%9CSuffer_from_diarrhea%E2%80%9D_in_Spanish\" title=\"The Coors&#8217; beer slogan &#8220;Turn it loose&#8221; was translated to &#8220;Suffer from diarrhea&#8221; in Spanish.\">The Coors&#8217; beer slogan &#8220;Turn it loose&#8221; was translated to &#8220;Suffer from diarrhea&#8221; in Spanish.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/the-top-10-most-hilarious-translation-fails-of-all-time\/#Parker_Pens_advertising_campaign_%E2%80%9CIt_wont_leak_in_your_pocket_and_embarrass_you%E2%80%9D_was_translated_in_Spanish_to_%E2%80%9CIt_wont_leak_in_your_pocket_and_make_you_pregnant%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Parker Pen&#8217;s advertising campaign \u201cIt won&#8217;t leak in your pocket and embarrass you\u201d was translated in Spanish to \u201cIt won&#8217;t leak in your pocket and make you pregnant&#8221;\">Parker Pen&#8217;s advertising campaign \u201cIt won&#8217;t leak in your pocket and embarrass you\u201d was translated in Spanish to \u201cIt won&#8217;t leak in your pocket and make you pregnant&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/the-top-10-most-hilarious-translation-fails-of-all-time\/#American_Airlines_%E2%80%9CFly_in_Leather%E2%80%9D_slogan_was_translated_to_%E2%80%9CFly_naked%E2%80%9D_in_Spanish\" title=\"American Airlines&#8217; &#8220;Fly in Leather&#8221; slogan was translated to &#8220;Fly naked&#8221; in Spanish.\">American Airlines&#8217; &#8220;Fly in Leather&#8221; slogan was translated to &#8220;Fly naked&#8221; in Spanish.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/the-top-10-most-hilarious-translation-fails-of-all-time\/#The_American_Dairy_Associations_%E2%80%9CGot_Milk%E2%80%9D_campaign_translated_to_%E2%80%9CAre_you_lactating%E2%80%9D_in_Spanish\" title=\"The American Dairy Association&#8217;s &#8220;Got Milk?&#8221; campaign translated to &#8220;Are you lactating?&#8221; in Spanish.\">The American Dairy Association&#8217;s &#8220;Got Milk?&#8221; campaign translated to &#8220;Are you lactating?&#8221; in Spanish.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/the-top-10-most-hilarious-translation-fails-of-all-time\/#The_name_of_the_Mitsubishi_Pajero_a_sports_utility_vehicle_was_translated_to_%E2%80%9CI_want_to_copulate%E2%80%9D_in_Spanish\" title=\"The name of the Mitsubishi Pajero, a sports utility vehicle, was translated to \u201cI want to copulate\u201d in Spanish.\">The name of the Mitsubishi Pajero, a sports utility vehicle, was translated to \u201cI want to copulate\u201d in Spanish.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/the-top-10-most-hilarious-translation-fails-of-all-time\/#In_Italian_the_Schweppes_Tonic_Waters_slogan_%E2%80%9CSchweppes_Tonic_Water_Drinks_for_Thirst%E2%80%9D_was_translated_to_%E2%80%9CSchweppes_Tonic_Water_Drinks_for_Prostitutes%E2%80%9D\" title=\"In Italian, the Schweppes Tonic Water&#8217;s slogan &#8220;Schweppes Tonic Water: Drinks for Thirst&#8221; was translated to &#8220;Schweppes Tonic Water: Drinks for Prostitutes&#8221; .\">In Italian, the Schweppes Tonic Water&#8217;s slogan &#8220;Schweppes Tonic Water: Drinks for Thirst&#8221; was translated to &#8220;Schweppes Tonic Water: Drinks for Prostitutes&#8221; .<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pepsis_slogan_%E2%80%9CCome_alive_with_the_Pepsi_Generation%E2%80%9D_was_translated_to_%E2%80%9CPepsi_brings_your_ancestors_back_from_the_grave%E2%80%9D_in_Chinese\"><\/span>Pepsi&#8217;s slogan &#8220;Come alive with the Pepsi Generation&#8221; was translated to &#8220;Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the grave&#8221; in Chinese.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/1000logos.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Pepsi-Logo.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This error occurred due to a mistake in the translation process, likely due to the idiomatic phrase &#8220;come alive&#8221; not having an equivalent in Chinese. The mistranslation gave the company an eerie and spooky image among Chinese consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KFCs_%E2%80%9Cfinger-lickin_good%E2%80%9D_slogan_was_translated_to_%E2%80%9Ceat_your_fingers_off%E2%80%9D_in_Chinese\"><\/span>KFC&#8217;s &#8220;finger-lickin&#8217; good&#8221; slogan was translated to &#8220;eat your fingers off&#8221; in Chinese.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This error occurred due to a mistranslation of the idiomatic phrase &#8220;finger-lickin&#8217; good&#8221; which doesn&#8217;t translate well to Chinese. The mistranslation gave the brand an image of cannibalism and resulted in some horrified and disgusted customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Chevy_Novas_name_was_not_well_received_in_Spanish_speaking_countries_where_%E2%80%9Cno_va%E2%80%9D_means_%E2%80%9Cit_doesnt_go%E2%80%9D_in_Spanish\"><\/span>The Chevy Nova&#8217;s name was not well received in Spanish speaking countries, where &#8220;no va&#8221; means &#8220;it doesn&#8217;t go&#8221; in Spanish.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.freebiesupply.com\/logos\/thumbs\/2x\/nova-4-logo.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This translation fail was due to lack of cultural understanding, as the name was not properly researched and translated for the Spanish speaking market. This led to poor sales and a negative reputation for the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Ford_Pintos_name_in_Brazil_was_not_a_good_choice_as_%E2%80%9CPinto%E2%80%9D_is_slang_for_%E2%80%9Csmall_male_genitals%E2%80%9D_in_Portuguese\"><\/span>The Ford Pinto&#8217;s name in Brazil was not a good choice as &#8220;Pinto&#8221; is slang for &#8220;small male genitals&#8221; in Portuguese.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This error was due to a lack of cultural understanding, as the name was not properly researched and translated for the Brazilian market. This led to embarrassment, poor sales and a tarnished brand image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Coors_beer_slogan_%E2%80%9CTurn_it_loose%E2%80%9D_was_translated_to_%E2%80%9CSuffer_from_diarrhea%E2%80%9D_in_Spanish\"><\/span>The Coors&#8217; beer slogan &#8220;Turn it loose&#8221; was translated to &#8220;Suffer from diarrhea&#8221; in Spanish.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coorsbeer.com\/sites\/coorslight\/files\/inline-images\/COORS%20MAIN%20LOGO_2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This mistake happened because the translator was not familiar with the idiomatic phrase &#8220;turn it loose&#8221; and the meaning was lost in translation. This mistranslation gave the brand an unsavory image and resulted in some confused and turned off customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parker_Pens_advertising_campaign_%E2%80%9CIt_wont_leak_in_your_pocket_and_embarrass_you%E2%80%9D_was_translated_in_Spanish_to_%E2%80%9CIt_wont_leak_in_your_pocket_and_make_you_pregnant%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Parker Pen&#8217;s advertising campaign \u201cIt won&#8217;t leak in your pocket and embarrass you\u201d was translated in Spanish to \u201cIt won&#8217;t leak in your pocket and make you pregnant&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This error happened because the translator did not convey the correct meaning of the idiomatic phrase &#8220;embarrass you&#8221; and it was lost in translation. This mistranslation resulted in confusion, and it also gave the brand an image of promoting unplanned pregnancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"American_Airlines_%E2%80%9CFly_in_Leather%E2%80%9D_slogan_was_translated_to_%E2%80%9CFly_naked%E2%80%9D_in_Spanish\"><\/span>American Airlines&#8217; &#8220;Fly in Leather&#8221; slogan was translated to &#8220;Fly naked&#8221; in Spanish.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/ar\/thumb\/2\/23\/American_Airlines_logo_2013.svg\/2560px-American_Airlines_logo_2013.svg.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This error happened because the translator did not convey the correct meaning of the phrase &#8220;Fly in Leather&#8221; and it was lost in translation. This mistranslation resulted in confusion, and it also gave the brand an image of promoting nudity on flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_American_Dairy_Associations_%E2%80%9CGot_Milk%E2%80%9D_campaign_translated_to_%E2%80%9CAre_you_lactating%E2%80%9D_in_Spanish\"><\/span>The American Dairy Association&#8217;s &#8220;Got Milk?&#8221; campaign translated to &#8220;Are you lactating?&#8221; in Spanish.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This error happened because the translator did not convey the correct meaning of the idiomatic phrase &#8220;Got Milk&#8221; and it was lost in translation. This mistranslation resulted in confusion, and it also gave the brand an image of being insensitive to non-lactating individuals or those who cannot lactate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_name_of_the_Mitsubishi_Pajero_a_sports_utility_vehicle_was_translated_to_%E2%80%9CI_want_to_copulate%E2%80%9D_in_Spanish\"><\/span>The name of the Mitsubishi Pajero, a sports utility vehicle, was translated to \u201cI want to copulate\u201d in Spanish.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/logos-marques.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mitsubishi-Logo-Motors.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This mistake happened due to a mistranslation of the name of the car and it was lost in translation. This mistranslation resulted in embarrassment, and it also gave the brand an image of being crass and vulgar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Italian_the_Schweppes_Tonic_Waters_slogan_%E2%80%9CSchweppes_Tonic_Water_Drinks_for_Thirst%E2%80%9D_was_translated_to_%E2%80%9CSchweppes_Tonic_Water_Drinks_for_Prostitutes%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>In Italian, the Schweppes Tonic Water&#8217;s slogan &#8220;Schweppes Tonic Water: Drinks for Thirst&#8221; was translated to &#8220;Schweppes Tonic Water: Drinks for Prostitutes&#8221; .<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This error happened because the translator did not convey the correct meaning of the phrase &#8220;Drinks for Thirst&#8221; and it was lost in translation. This mistranslation resulted in confusion, and it also gave the brand an image of promoting or targeting a questionable audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, It&#8217;s important for companies to thoroughly research and understand the cultural and linguistic nuances of their target market before launching a campaign or product. This includes not only the direct translation of words and phrases, but also understanding the cultural context and idiomatic expressions. By being diligent and thorough in the translation and localization process, companies can avoid these hilarious and costly fails.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to international business and advertising, accurate translation is crucial for success. However, even with the best intentions and the most thorough methods, mistakes can still happen. And sometimes, these mistakes can be hilarious.Translation fails can occur for a variety of reasons. It could be due to cultural differences or idiomatic expressions that<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7061,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-7060","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-funny"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7060","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7060"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7060\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7135,"href":"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7060\/revisions\/7135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7060"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7060"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zangzendo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7060"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}