English Words Gone Wrong in German

The video explores how the German language has adopted and transformed English words, leading to different meanings in each language. Examples include 'handy' for cell phones, 'old timer' for vintage cars, and 'Beamer' for projectors. The video also discusses terms like 'body bag', 'public viewing', 'dressman', 'smoking', 'Home Office', and 'Wellness', highlighting the humorous and sometimes confusing differences in usage between English and German.

What does the word 'handy' mean in German?

• Useful

• Household project

• Convenient

• Cell phone

In German, what does 'old timer' refer to?

• A vintage car

• A handyman

• An elderly person

• A coffee shop

What is the meaning of 'Beamer' in German?

• A type of backpack

• A BMW car

• A video projector

• A public event

In English, what is a 'body bag' used for?

• Transporting a corpse

• A shoulder bag

• A type of backpack

• A video projector

What does 'public viewing' mean in German?

• Viewing a deceased person

• A public event with a large screen

• A type of jacket

• A health resort

What does the German word 'dressman' refer to?

• A man who likes dresses

• A male model

• A type of suit

• A health spa

In German, what does 'Home Office' refer to?

• An office in a home

• Working from home

• A type of jacket

• A health resort