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I created this topic just to learn about the language of all countries, as you know we have several people from several countries, this topic put some things in your country has a meaning more in the other meaning difirente example:

Here in Brazil "Bug" is an error that something weird is widely used in games here, more in the United States means insect.

I hope that part :D

Sorry for the mistakes of English as the English do not know much. :P
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Here in America, "idol" typically refers to a homosexual who wins a singing contest. In Brazil and other parts of the world, it is more often used to refer to an object of worship.
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[NEO]Vortex wrote:Here in America, "idol" typically refers to a homosexual who wins a singing contest. In Brazil and other parts of the world, it is more often used to refer to an object of worship.
whahaha rofl XD

well im dutch... and i will tell u something funny...

in english u have 'lol' (L.O.L. = laughing out loud)
in dutch u have 'lol' (lol = fun)

so in dutch it litterly means fun!

lol = fun
lollig = funny

(AND bytheway, if any1 needs a english - Dutch translater, PM me 8) )
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Post by dietofeelalive »

Haha .. Nice thread..

I always wondering something about one particular group. Hispanics or latinos. When they find something Funny they tend to say this ..

"JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJA."

Wat does this mean? Are they Loling? I have no clue. In america, im assuming the equivalent is HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH. But im not sure. Plz Educate me ..

Thanks.
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dietofeelalive wrote:Haha .. Nice thread..

I always wondering something about one particular group. Hispanics or latinos. When they find something Funny they tend to say this ..

"JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJA."

Wat does this mean? Are they Loling? I have no clue. In america, im assuming the equivalent is HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH. But im not sure. Plz Educate me ..

Thanks.
I'm Spanish, and yes when we laugh we say JAJAJAJAJAJA :D . So that is the equivalent as HAHAHAHAHA of the americans.
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Giants_Gamer32 wrote:
dietofeelalive wrote:Haha .. Nice thread..

I always wondering something about one particular group. Hispanics or latinos. When they find something Funny they tend to say this ..

"JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJA."

Wat does this mean? Are they Loling? I have no clue. In america, im assuming the equivalent is HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH. But im not sure. Plz Educate me ..

Thanks.
I'm Spanish, and yes when we laugh we say JAJAJAJAJAJA :D . So that is the equivalent as HAHAHAHAHA of the americans.
ow, i finnaly understand it now then XD

JA = yes in dutch, and sometimes when i ask question peeps were like 'jajajaja' so i thought Yes yes yes yes, but now i know better :lol:
arruiaweb wrote: Here in Brazil "Bug" is an error that something weird is widely used in games here, more in the United States means insect.
well lad, bug is also used in the US for errors, even alot i think
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YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES

thats what i was reading :)
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Spain: JAJAJAJAJAJAJA
U.S.A and others: HAHAHAHAHAHA
Brazil: KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK



That's funny, every country has its laugh ... :lol:
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Giants related words in Spanish:

Score = Puntuacion
Death = Muerte
Giant = Gigante
Reaper = Azote
Fish = Pez
Sun = Sol
Water = Agua
Mountain = Montaña
Smartie = Listillo
Sea = Mar
Bird = Pajaro
Day = Dia
Night = Noche
Afternoon = Tarde
Footprint = Pisada
Ripper = Destripador
Fire = Fuego
Wall = Muro
River = Rio
Palm tree = Palmera
Gun = Arma
Headshot = Disparo a la cabeza
Avoid = evitar
Hide = Esconder
Rocketlauncher = Lanzacohetes
Grenadelauncher = Lanzagranadas
Sniper rifle = Rifle de francotirador
Mortar = Mortero
Pistol = Pistola
Grenade = Granada
Shield = Escudo
Ship = Nave
Space ship = Nave espacial
Piranhas = Pirañas
Palace = Palacio
Barracks = Barracones
Eat = Comer
Stomp = Pisar
Grab = Coger
Throw = Lanzar
Jump = Saltar
Jetpack = Propulsor
Speed = Velocidad
Swim = Nadar
Mission = Mision
Objective = Objetivo
Number = Numero
Time = Tiempo
Weather = Clima
Rain = Lluvia
Lightning = Rayo
Storm = Tormenta
Path = Camino
Crystal = Cristal
House = Casa
Tower = Torre
Gyropad = Giropuerto
Helicopter = Helicoptero
Bomb = Bomba
Door = Puerta
Restart = Reiniciar
Host = Anfitrion
Players = Jugadores
Team = Equipo
Big = Grande
Tiny = Pequeño
Rock = Roca
Map = Mapa
Run = Correr
Walk = Caminar
Fly = Volar
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giants related words in Portuguese (Brazil)

Score = Pontuação
Death = Morte
Giant = Gigante
Reaper = Ceifeira
Fish = Peixe
Sun = Sol
Water = Agua
Mountain = Montanha
Smartie = Anão or gnomo
Sea = Mar
Bird = Passaro
Day = Dia
Night = Noite
Afternoon = Tarde
Footprint = Pegada
Ripper = Destripador
Fire = Fogo
Wall = Muro or parede
River = Rio
Palm tree = Palmeira
Gun = Arma
Headshot = Tiro na cabeça
Avoid = evitar
Hide = Esconder
Rocketlauncher = Lança-foguetes
Grenadelauncher = Lança-granadas
Sniper rifle = Rifle de caçador
Mortar = Morteiro
Pistol = Pistola
Grenade = Granada
Shield = Escudo
Ship = Navio
Space ship = Nave espacial
Piranhas = Piranhas
Palace = Palacio
Barracks = Barracas
Eat = Comer
Stomp = Pisar
Grab = Pegar
Throw = Lançar
Jump = Saltar
Jetpack = Propulsor
Speed = Velocidade
Swim = Nadar
Mission = Missão
Objective = Objetivo
Number = Numero
Time = Tempo
Weather = Clima
Rain = Chuva
Lightning = Raio
Storm = Tempestade
Path = Caminho
Crystal = Cristal
House = Casa
Tower = Torre
Gyropad = Porto do gyro
Helicopter = Helicoptero
Bomb = Bomba
Door = Porta
Restart = Reiniciar
Host = Anfitrião
Players = Jogadores
Team = Equipe
Big = Grande
Tiny = Pequeno
Rock = Rocha
Map = Mapa
Run = Correr
Walk = Caminhar
Fly = Voar
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