Israel Matzav

Sunday, January 23, 2011

A fine translation

Most Israelis think they have perfect English. Most of them do not. For an example, read the grape juice bottle label below, which is obviously translated from Hebrew (Hat Tip: Stanley R).

I'm sure you don't want those mixed in your grape juice. Heh.

Labels: Israeli English, translations

Name: Carl in Jerusalem

Location: Jerusalem, Israel

I am an Orthodox Jew - some would even call me 'ultra-Orthodox.' Born in Boston, I was a corporate and securities attorney in New York City for seven years before making aliya to Israel in 1991 (I don't look it but I really am that old :-). I have been happily married to the same woman for thirty-five years, and we have eight children (bli ayin hara) ranging in age from 13 to 33 years and nine grandchildren. Four of our children are married! Before I started blogging I was a heavy contributor on a number of email lists and ran an email list called the Matzav from 2000-2004. You can contact me at: IsraelMatzav at gmail dot com

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