Tasting and smelling in English
In English we never ‘feel’ a smell. Our fingers touch and our noses smell. So: I could smell her perfume all the way out in the corridor I have a cold so I cannot taste anything PS our noses can also...
View ArticleFalse Friends – livvakt and fraktion
Bodyguards protect public figures Lifeguards work at the swimming pool or the beach If you are talking about a small group within a larger group consisting of people with different opinions, that...
View ArticleFalse friend of the day – fun vs. funny
In English if you laugh at something or if it makes you want to laugh it is FUNNY If you enjoy doing something it is FUN
View ArticleFalse Friend bathing vs. swimming
If you put on your swimsuit and are in the water to have fun or get exercise it is SWIMMING. You would take a swim or have a swim If you are naked and are in the water to get clean it is BATHING...
View ArticleMost Common False Friends in English
The Swedish word is The correct English word is affär business akademiker a...
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