26 February 2007

Bad translations: #1

Today we start a new series on the Gifted Typist: Bad translations.
Keep in mind that the authors of these translations often have a better knowledge of english than we have of their language.


In a Bucharest hotel lobby: The lift is being fixed for
the day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable.


In a Leipzig elevator: Do not enter the lift backwards,
and only when lit up.


In a Belgrade elevator: To move the cabin, push button
for wishing floor. If the cabin should enter more persons, each one should press a number of wishing floor. Driving is then going alphabetically by national order.


In a Paris hotel elevator: Please leave your values at
the front desk.