Weird insults around the world

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insults around the world
insults around the world



Learning a new language can be tough - but incredibly satisfying, especially once you start to learn all the idiosyncrasies.

And there's nothing quite like a weird insult to prove how au fait you are with a foreign language.

Every nation has a whole host of weird of wonderful insults that make perfect sense in their own language... but when translated into English they become not only offensive, but pretty bizarre too.

See also: Funny translations of foreign expressions

For example, in which country you would tell someone to 'tell that to your ass'? And when and why would you compare someone with a jackass eating a pomegranate?

Just The Flight is here to help you out and make sure you don't end up looking stupid on your next trip.

See also: British tourists worst at speaking languages abroad

The flight centre and travel blog recently compiled a list of the best and most bizarre insults from around the world. So if you've always wondered how to tell someone they 'speak French like a Spanish cow' in French then you're in luck.

Take a look at the slideshow below to see the full list of insults and keep your ears out for them next time you're on holiday...



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