NYT Misleading cognate, like the German “Gift” which actually means “poison” Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from October 25, 2024
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Updated Oct 25, 2024
Misleading cognate, like the German “Gift” which actually means “poison” NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Misleading cognate, like the German “Gift” which actually means “poison” NYT for the October 25, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 11 letters. Start with F and end with D, and the possible solutions are FEDERALIZED, FRATERNIZED, FALSEFRIEND.
The answer is FALSEFRIEND.
The crossword clue "Misleading cognate, like the German 'Gift' which actually means 'poison'" with the answer "FALSEFRIEND" refers to a type of word that appears similar to a word in another language but has a different meaning. "False friends" are pairs of words in different languages that look or sound alike yet diverge significantly in their definitions. In this case, the German word "Gift," which means "poison," can easily confuse English speakers who might mistakenly assume it has a benign or positive meaning, as "gift" in English refers to a present or something given.
This phenomenon highlights the complexities of language and the potential for misunderstandings when learning or translating between languages. The term "false friend" aptly describes this linguistic occurrence, illustrating the importance of context and comprehension in effective communication across different cultures.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on October 25, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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