Warning from a lost soul

[alexreinhold]

Guys, I'm confused and think you might be able to help. Anyone know why the Berlin government is asking me not to throw frets in the river (see picture)?

 

[Rick]

Must be some sort of fret crisis.

 

[swarfrat]

This is why you shouldn't attempt to translate idioms. I believe the german equivalent is Schwamm drüber.

Don't Fret = No Worries = "Sponge over" in german.

 

[alexreinhold]

This is why you shouldn't attempt to translate idioms. I believe the german equivalent is Schwamm drüber.

Don't Fret = No Worries = "Sponge over" in german.

wow... that's a crazy smart way to tell a very specific group of people (i.e. fret enthusiasts who like to look down from bridges in Berlin) to not worry.

 

[swarfrat]

Schwamm drüber. Just follow my channel for more expert opinions on the nuances of language and translation.

(The welsh part of the sign translated actually means: "I am not in the office at the moment. Send any work to be translated.")

 

[mayfly]

Schwamm drüber. Just follow my channel for more expert opinions on the nuances of language and translation.

(The welsh part of the sign translated actually means: "I am not in the office at the moment. Send any work to be translated.")

ok now that's hilarious!!  can I share that??

 

[swarfrat]

It's not mine, steal away.  I recall it being from the days of usenet. Definitely from when I was in college.