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We already know how to order beer in other languages and how to "shush" people in a foreign tongue... but what if you need to be a little less polite on your travels?
A new series of guidebooks will teach travelers to "rant, bitch and swear" in a number of languages, from German to Spanish. True, it's tough to provide a perfect literal translation of swear phrases, and colloquialisms differ from region to region. Buttravel sites have been quick to point out their favorite sayings even prior to the books' release, and we are jumping on the f*ckin' bandwagon.
Un fouille-merde
It means: "shit stirrer"
Say it: to the women who whisper about your lack of designer clothing.
It means: "shit stirrer"
Say it: to the women who whisper about your lack of designer clothing.
être criminal comme un balais
It means: "to be dumb as a brush."
Say it: um, never? Like actually... why would you call someone a brush?
It means: "to be dumb as a brush."
Say it: um, never? Like actually... why would you call someone a brush?
GERMAN
Völliger Bockmist
It means: "complete bullshit"
Say it: to the guy who steals your lane in his tiny German Auto.
Völliger Bockmist
It means: "complete bullshit"
Say it: to the guy who steals your lane in his tiny German Auto.
Es ist zum Kotzen!
It means: "It makes you want to puke!"
Say it: when the bratwurst line is too long to handle.
It means: "It makes you want to puke!"
Say it: when the bratwurst line is too long to handle.
SPANISH
Una patada en los cojones
It means: "a real kick in the nuts"
Use it: when you wipe out while windsurfing.
Una patada en los cojones
It means: "a real kick in the nuts"
Use it: when you wipe out while windsurfing.
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