Summer is so close we can taste the gazpacho. And the orange creamsicle pops. And the spiked lemonade. That’s because summer is all about food. Well, that and taking a sweet ass vacation (but we mostly go on vacation for the food). Anyway, the only downside of going on vacation is that sometimes you don’t speak the language.
Fear not! We’ve made this list of helpful phrases so you can talk to people about highly important matters during your vacation. Study hard and have fun!
France
Common Phrase: I’d like a supersized baguette and a side of 23 macaroons, please.
Translation: J’aimerais supersize ma baguette et obtenir un côté de 23 macarons, s’il vous plaît.
Germany
Common Phrase: Yes, that historic landmark is beautiful, but I wish it was made of doner kebabs.
German Translation: Ja, das ist schön historisches Wahrzeichen, aber ich wünschte, es wurde von Döner Kebab gemacht.
United Kingdom
Common Phrase: I’m so honored to meet you. Just out of curiosity, is the UK part of the United Nations of #NoPants?
British Translation: Do ya mind if I remove me trousers, gov’nah?
Spain
Common Phrase: I don’t speak Spanish, but I’m fluent in siestas and paella.
Spanish Translation: Yo no hablo español, pero yo soy fluido en siestas y paella.
China
Common Phrase: Hang on, I want to Instagram this.
Chinese Translation: Deng yi xia, wo yao Instagram zhe ge dongxi.
Thailand
Common Phrase: I think I’ve been in the sun too long…You look like a chicken wing.
Thai Translation: C̄hạn dị̂ rạb nı dwng xāthity̒ mā nān ẁā khuṇ mī lạks̄ʹṇa h̄emụ̄xn pīk kị̀
Italy
Common Phrase: Wait, it’s called the Leaning Tower of Pisa, not the Leaning Tower of Pizza? Lame!
Italian Translation: Aspetta, si chiama Torre Pendente di Pisa, non la Torre Pendente di Pizza? Lame!
Japan
Common Phrase: The more wasabi the better. I want to challenge myself.
Japanese Translation: Motto wasabi yoi. Watashi wa jibun jishin ni chōsen shitai.
Greece
Common Phrase: Can you make me a Greek salad with just the cheese?
Translation: Boreíte na mou kánete mia elli̱nikí̱ saláta me lígo tyrí?
Well, that’s pretty much all you’ll need to know. Oh, that and the fact that we may have used Google for all those translations. Have fun and safe travels, #NoPantsNation!