French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian...
As many of you know, I am a "linguist." I like languages. I like words. I like reading. I like writing. I even like editing!
I was thrilled about this move; it's a wonderful opportunity to learn my first Asian language.
I did not realize that by moving to China, I would actually lose my ability to understand English.
Completely.
From our neighborhood's newsletter
PS:
per·am·bu·la·tor
[per-am-byuh-ley-ter]
Show IPA–noun
2.
an odometer pushed by a person walking.
3.
a person who makes a tour of inspection on foot
My best guess: No parking in front of the handicap ramp.
After all, the perambulators (strollers) and deformity carriages (wheelchairs?) must have clear access.
With love and laughter!
Kimbeijingerly
PS: I love comments!
I could not figure out deformity carriage for the life of me. OMFG, this translation is teh awesome!!!! Keep 'em coming! :-)
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Someone is sitting in a little room with an electronic translator and lots of time on their hands!
ReplyDeletedeformity carrier---Oh dear!
ReplyDeleteIsn't a cleft palate also a deformity?
ReplyDeleteGood thing you're so talented -- it would take a linguist to figure that one out :-)
What I want to know is why they didn't replace "others" with "babies and deformed people". :)
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