Guess the meaning of the foreign-language word!
This is a variation on a word game I played in German class in high school 🙂 I thought it would be perfect for this section of the forums, and allows everyone to show off their language skills and maybe pick up some new language skills along the way!
basically you pick a word in whatever foreign language you like (the more weird-sounding and complicated the better!) and make a note of what language the word is in. Then you provide 3 definitions of this word, 1 real and 2 made-up, and the next person has to guess which definition is the true definition of the word - which will be included at the end of the post after a spoiler warning. then the next person picks a word and provides definitions and so on 🙂
I'll start:
German: Scheinwerfer
A.) Shower
B.) Letterbox
C.) Headlights
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I love this idea for a game! 🙂
Here is one of my favourite Egyptian Arabic words. Arabic words can have different meanings depending on where the speaker is from, but this is a word we use in our family a lot.
Dowsha/Dawsha (I am unsure about how to write it on here but we pronounce it 'dow-sha')
A) Pants
B) Noise
C) Exercise
An example of how we might use it:
Person A: I have to sort out all these forms, call my bank, study for an exam, go to an interview... Dowsha.
An example of how it is used to mean noise:
Person A is playing music.
Person B: 'What's this dowsha?'
Oooh this is a fun game ok my word is Japanese and it is
暖かくなかった ( atatakakunakatta)
A) too cold
B) wasn’t hot
C) very heavy
@Hannah-RO I got it right!! complete guess though. Does that word literally translate to 'let's go' or does it mean something slightly different?
My word:
Language: German
Word: der Kuehlschrank
Options:
A. Ice cream
B. Fridge
C. Dress shirt
D. Pet crate
Hi @clarii3105 !
Well done getting it right! It sort of translates to "(we) go there." The verb is Aller, meaning to go, conjugated to Allons, meaning "We go" and the Y part means "there." It's a curious one!
I tried to say your word out loud and that helped me guess it right!! 
This is another of my fav French words...
Bisous
Does it mean....
A) Kisses
B) Bison
C) Napkin
D) Chat
@Hannah-RO I didnt guess right lol.
My next word is Korean and it is 아름다운 (aleumdaun)
A) Delighted
B) Painful
C) Beautiful
D) Happiness
This is such a great game @clarii3105!! @Lost_Space_Explorer5 you should check this out!
I guessed wrong though @Eden1717.. I answered a) delighted.. those letters are so cool though!
I have a question for you all.. it's in Gaelic.. 🍀
Question: Conas ata tu?
Pronunciation: Kun-ass a-taw too?
Am I asking:
A) What is your name?
B) How old are you?
C) How are you?
D) What is your favourite colour?
Crap! How do I add the spoiler in guys?! I'm technologically challenged sorry.. don't laugh @Lost_Space_Explorer5, I know you are.. help a mumma sloth out here, she's making a complete fool of herself 😂
haha @MB95 when you're writing a reply click on the little exclamation mark (next to the S with a line in it). it should come up with 'insert spolier tag'
I love this @clarii3105 , what a fun idea for a game!!
My guess is B... with no real basis except that Schein sounds a bit like shine?? Ahahaha I am a bit stoked that my random guessing was actually close!!
Here's mine, it's a Dutch word. I have a few friends with Dutch backgrounds and they love teaching me weird and wonderful words..
Dutch: Kangoeroewoning
A) Tricycle
B) Joey
C) Bunny hopping in a car
D) Granny Flat
Answer:
