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Worldbuilding Tip 47: Using other languages to name world elements for published material often backfires, as it is possible that someone who speaks that language will use it.

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  • Shawn MerwinS This user is from outside of this forum
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    Worldbuilding Tip 47: Using other languages to name world elements for published material often backfires, as it is possible that someone who speaks that language will use it. If you want to avoid some awkward moments, try to create names that aren't too on the nose or embarrassing when translated.

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    • Shawn MerwinS Shawn Merwin

      Worldbuilding Tip 47: Using other languages to name world elements for published material often backfires, as it is possible that someone who speaks that language will use it. If you want to avoid some awkward moments, try to create names that aren't too on the nose or embarrassing when translated.

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        @Tim_Eagon @shawnmerwin
        I just listened to the Behind the Bastards ep on him, where they observed Pol Pot was born with much more intimidating villain name than the one he assumed.

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          @Tim_Eagon @shawnmerwin
          I just listened to the Behind the Bastards ep on him, where they observed Pol Pot was born with much more intimidating villain name than the one he assumed.

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