Philip Newton (
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Things I have learned, part 721943
The Dutch name of the United Nations sounds like "United Nazis" to a German speaker.
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jordik.livejournal.com
2005-02-20 02:53 pm (UTC)
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And do Dutch speakers as well.
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noidd.livejournal.com
2005-02-20 07:43 pm (UTC)
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How appropriate.
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tamtech.livejournal.com
2005-02-22 01:50 am (UTC)
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the dutch name is 'verenigde naties'
pronunciation of 'naties' and 'nazis' is quite similar.
so yeah, you're (only) half right..
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How appropriate.
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pronunciation of 'naties' and 'nazis' is quite similar.
so yeah, you're (only) half right..