In Poland we have this old joke, where the reveal is that German language is barbed wire.
Don't remember the joke though ;)
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ln Hungary, there's a legend, that the word "német" (German) comes from "néma" (mute)
Same in Polish, iirc. Comes from German immigrants to Poland not being able to learn the language (es ist wirklich sau schwer nur ordentlich "Hallo" zu sagen!).
Basically all languages east of Germany. In Russian it's niemcy or something, also meaning mute. And AFAIK it was less nit being able to learn but rather not willing. Germans formed their own communities and stuck together - or still to this day do.
Basszátok szájba magatok
Imagine a Hungarian peasant in a fancy dress.
The Russian language is definitely intimidating when spoken with a deep voice. It feels like the world is ending. Somewhat similarly, I've hired a few Ukranian women at work and while their language is quite flowery on the surface, when they get pissed off about something and start ranting to each other, you've got to get the fuck out of there or you're going to be disciplined.
If that Cthulu image was from a movie, I'd wanna watch that!
الله يلعن تاريخك. كس أمك وكس الذي جابتها. الله ياخذك يا إبن الكلب حأدخل حذائي فوق طيزك.
no offense to OP :D I've heard worse insults but that's all i can remember right now lol