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Jul 09 2012
Corinne McKay

Seen on the trail in Switzerland…


Maybe, just this once, they should have gone with a professional translator?

Written by Corinne McKay · Categorized: Uncategorized

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  1. Eugen Klaussner says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    Oh, I don’t know … I do love those “excellent moments” – when I’m not busy “making havoc” as a tourist!

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  2. Corinne McKay says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    I have to admit, it did make me laugh! All the havoc one can make as a tourist (and the Roc de Veyges is a beautiful spot overlooking the Lake Geneva valley!)

    Reply
  3. Carolyn Yohn says

    July 9, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Ah, Switzerland! Sometimes I think this is what adds to the charm ๐Ÿ™‚ Love it!

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    • Corinne McKay says

      July 9, 2012 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks Carolyn! I agree, Swiss English does definitely add to the ambiance!

      Reply
  4. manomyger says

    July 10, 2012 at 11:17 am

    very attentive and appreciative reference by the municipal authorities …but this adds to all of the examples on how to apply austerity measures in the wrong way……at least a reason to cause a smile….:-)

    Monika

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  5. Judy Jenner (@language_news) says

    July 12, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Love it! Endless entertainment….ah, and this is just another thing we have in common: I am constantly collecting pictures of signs featuring terrible translations, Just took some priceless pictures of signs in the Grand Canyon.

    Reply
  6. Allison Wright says

    July 26, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    What, use a professional translator, and have to make “mutations” to the sign? You must be kidding! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply

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