Thursday, August 23, 2007
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Columbus- A college's attempt at a warm welcome got a little lost in translation.
Signs posted around Columbus State Community College Monday said "Welcome!" in English and three other languages. Unfortunately, the French and Spanish versions were wrong.
The French welcome was spelled "bienvenu," but it should have included an "e" at the end. The Spanish greeting was "bienvenida," but that word is used to welcome one girl. "Bienvenidos" is the word used to welcome all students.
The Somali term "soo dhawow" was spelled correctly.
The sign company put up the lettering before the school approved it, said Suzanne May, spokeswoman for the two-year college.
Source: AP, Aug 23, 2007