False Friends: 60 Norwegian, German & Dutch words that trick English speakers

In Norwegian, "gift" means married. In German, "Gift" means poison. In Dutch, "slim" means clever, and "room" is the cream in your sauce.

This printable guide covers 60 false friends, 20 each in Norwegian, German and Dutch: the lookalike words that trip up English speakers. Every entry shows:

- what the word looks like it means

- what it actually means (and the right word for the meaning you expected)

- one real example sentence with an English translation

Includes a bonus page of "double traps" that fool you in more than one language. Good for learners, travellers, people moving to Norway, Germany or the Netherlands, and teachers who want a quick handout.

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