Dirty Words...

Seeing that it's New Years Eve today, it might be helpful to learn this verb, so that you can propose the idea to fellow backpackers:

"TO F*CK"

GERMAN: ficken

FRENCH: niquer

DUTCH: neuken

ITALIAN: scopare

SPANISH: follar

SWEDISH: knulla

Dirty Words...

If someone asks you today what your Christmas plans are but you're not in the holiday spirit yet, try kindly saying to them:

"MIND YOUR OWN F*CKING BUSINESS"

GERMAN: das geht dich nichts an

FRENCH: occupe-toi de ton cul

DUTCH: bemoei je met je eigen tering zaken

ITALIAN: fatti i cazzi tuoi

SPANISH: métete en tus putos asuntos

SWEDISH: det ska du skita i

Dirty Words...

If you find one of your fellow dormmates too messy, or flat out disgusting, you may want to refer to he or she as a:

"PIG"

GERMAN: schwein

FRENCH: cochon

DUTCH: varken

ITALIAN: porco

SPANISH: cerdo

SWEDISH: gris

Dirty Words...

If you find yourself attracted to the locals where you are traveling, you might be thinking of he or she as:

"SEXY/HOT"

GERMAN: sehr scharf

FRENCH: bon

DUTCH: lekker ding

ITALIAN: bono

SPANISH: tío bueno

SWEDISH: snygg

Dirty Words...

Any sensible traveler knows that it's always a good idea to try and learn the local language of where you are. Here in our "Dirty Words" section, you will find the translation of some words and phrases that will help you earn the respect of the locals... Or not, depending on the situation:

"PIMP"

GERMAN: zuhälter

FRENCH: mac

DUTCH: pooier

ITALIAN: magnaccia

SPANISH: chuloputas

SWEDISH: hallick