False Cognates Are Language Landmines

by Dictionary Scoop    Ever encountered a word in another language that seemed familiar but left you confused?     False cognates—words that appear similar but have unrelated meanings—are the culprits.    These false friends can sometimes lead to hilarious or embarrassing misunderstandings, especially for language learners. Here are ten examples that demonstrate just how deceptive languages …

God The Gift Giver, Jesus The Greatest Gift

by Kevin Burton    Tis the season of gift giving and that makes you a gift giver. By now you’re way deep into it, I’m sure.    Are you done with the shopping?  Do you have some anxiety about the gifts you don’t have purchased yet?  And what about the shipping?  You still have some …