40 Funny Translation Fails That Will Have You Laughing In Every Language

I’m always fascinated by people who can speak and understand multiple languages. It’s not just cool, it’s incredibly helpful in moments when you need something translated. Just make sure they actually know how to translate, or you might end up with a funny translation fail.

The “Translation Gone Wrong” Facebook page is a gold mine for these funny fails. They’ve seen everything from fortune cookies that lost their positivity in translation to laugh-out-loud tattoo typos. Check out some of the funny translations they’ve shared below. Looks like Google Translate had a few too many before handling these translations.

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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.