Rodders Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Tesco cash machine offers 'free erection' because of mistake translating sign into Welsh Aberystwyth councillor Ceredig Davies says supermarket deserves ’10 out of 10 for effort’ but that "'codiad am ddim' translates colloquially as 'free erection'" ADAM WITHNALL Tuesday 28 October 2014 PRINT A A A A branch of Tesco in Wales has been accused of “promising more than it can deliver” after a mistake in the Welsh translation of “free cash withdrawals” meant it ended up offering a “free erection”. Aberystwyth councillor Ceredig Davies said the new cash machine put up this morning at a Tesco Express was the topic of all the “gossip around town this lunchtime”, with the error immediately noticeable to Welsh speakers. He later went down to see for himself, and posted a picture on Facebook with the caption: “’Codiad am Ddim’ translates colloquially as ‘Free Erection’.” Mr Davies said: “We’re accustomed to people making an effort to consider the Welsh language but not checking it properly. We come across plenty of examples – but few are as entertaining as this. “10 out of 10 to Tesco for making the effort to have signs up in the Welsh language, but it perhaps would have served them better to check it with a Welsh speaker beforehand.” A Welsh-speaking source told The Independent a more appropriate wording would have been “Codi arian am ddim”, literally translating as “raise money for free” – and while the unfortunate error has received a great deal of attention from locals, Mr Davies insisted they were only “having a laugh” at Tesco’s expense. “People weren’t angry at the mistake - just amused,” he said. “I think the Welsh have a strong enough sense of humour for that.” Sadly for those who might want to see the sign for themselves, a spokesperson for Tesco said the sign had now been removed. “We’ve taken the sign down and will replace it with the correct translation as soon as possible,” the spokesperson said. “Thanks to everyone who pointed out the mistake.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 What the frack has happened there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I feel as though I have got through to a couple of people today, without resorting to sarcasm/insults etc. Today's been a good day, and reaffirms my enjoyment of this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I feel as though I have got through to a couple of people today, without resorting to sarcasm/insults etc. Today's been a good day, and reaffirms my enjoyment of this forum No need for the sarcasm, lapal.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 29, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted October 29, 2014 I feel as though I have got through to a couple of people today, without resorting to sarcasm/insults etc. Today's been a good day, and reaffirms my enjoyment of this forum Yeah yeah you did REALLY well. Prick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Well... I gave it a **** good go! Last time I go in there for a while. ...does anyone want me to draw them as batman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 29, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted October 29, 2014 Can you draw me as a cross between superman and Mrs doubtfire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Can you draw me as a cross between superman and Mrs doubtfire? At some point tomorrow mr stevo, this will be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 29, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted October 29, 2014 Wow. You're like Jim'll paint it. But slower. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Pfft amateur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 29, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted October 29, 2014 That's an "X", not a cross Lolololololol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 It's a cross! Damn it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Stevo's on the right, yeah (no hair)? Edited October 29, 2014 by snowychap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Yep. He said it'd be the closest he'd get to getting off with Shakira but really he just wanted to get Pep's phone number. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 30, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted October 30, 2014 I'm not bald 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 a day off today, took the opportunity to select a replacement office mug after yesterday's awful events representin' the people's republic of Barrybados Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I've just resigned from my job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismail-villa Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I've just resigned from my job. Welcome to unemployment [emoji2] [emoji2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I've just resigned from my job. How come mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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