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The thread humorously explores unusual or literal translations and idiomatic expressions from different cultures, such as Finnish sayings about shoes and trousers and Filipino phrases like "Open the light" instead of "Turn on the light." Participants share examples, with one questioning the literal translation of "open" the light, which is explained as a direct translation from Filipino where "buksan" means both "open" and "turn on." Overall, the discussion highlights the quirky and amusing language differences across cultures.
Pauli

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All languages and cultures have some strange sayings.

In Finland we say, You put your shoes in your foot [singular] - not your shoes on, that is.
We also say, Pull your trousers in your foot [singular].

This might be a funny topic? What the heck are Aussies saying? Eh?
 

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Most Filipinos will say "Open the light." instead of "Turn on the light".
 

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How do you open the light? You have a key?
 

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Pauli said:
How do you open the light? You have a key?
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In Philippine language, "open" and "turn on" have one direct translation which is "buksan". It's just a mixed up use of english translation.
 

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