Ask LemmyEnglish · 2 days ago

What are some pairs of words in any language that are easy for non-native speakers to confuse and can result in some embarrassing or unintentionally offensive or obscene exchanges?

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What are some pairs of words in any language that are easy for non-native speakers to confuse and can result in some embarrassing or unintentionally offensive or obscene exchanges?

Ask LemmyEnglish · 2 days ago

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In Polish: ścieka and szczeka. The first is for dripping and the other for barking.

Or kieszonka and kiszonka. The first is a small pocket and the other sauerkraut

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