Full
Meaning: Actually means 'drunk'. Jeg er full = I'm drunk — not full after a meal.
Language: Norwegian
Looks like: full (not empty)
Category: Everyday
Origin: Same spelling as English 'full' but means intoxicated; context is everything at a Norwegian dinner table.
More false friends — Everyday
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- Rat — Actually means 'advice' or 'counsel'. A rat (the rodent) is eine Ratte.
- Ropa — Actually means 'clothes'. A rope is una cuerda.
- Once — Actually means 'eleven'. For once (one time), say una vez.
- Monnaie — Actually means 'change' or 'coins'. Money in general is l'argent.
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- Sky — Actually means 'cloud'. The sky overhead is himmelen.
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