ThatSexToyGuyDec 4, 2024
I found out the other day that "penguin" in Mandarin Chinese is literally "business goose" and I haven't been able to think about anything else
Show threadInsecurity Princess 🌈💖🔥Dec 4, 2024
@hungry_joe
In German:
Skunk is "stink animal" (Stinktier)
Sloth is "lazy animal" (Faultier)
Turtle is "shield toad" (Schildkröte)
Raccoon is "wash bear" (Waschbär)
Turkey is "threatening chicken" (Truthahn)
Bat is "flutter mouse" (Fledermaus)
Show threadFunky BobDec 5, 2024
@saraislet @hungry_joe Aren't there also a large number of pig variations for animal names?
Show threadChris 🤩 ReinbotheDec 5, 2024
@FunkyBob @saraislet @hungry_joe Meerschwein (guinea pig), Stachelschwein (porcupine), Wildschwein (boar) come to mind.
Show threadFlorian 'floe' EchtlerDec 5, 2024
@phneutral @FunkyBob @saraislet @hungry_joe Apologies, but now I'm obliged to post this linguistic gem:
Show threadChris 🤩 Reinbothe
@floe @FunkyBob @saraislet @hungry_joe love it!
Dec 6, 2024 at 10:11amWeb