Gum's missionaries never tried to translate
words like spearmint, doublemint, or even chewing gum itself, into the
language of any country. They have thus become truly international, making
up part of a universal vocabulary that includes O.K., Coke, and Kilroy was
here. However, many countries do have their own words for gum. Should you
stray far from home, here is a vocabulary to call for gum with:
Arab World
Argentina
Austria
Brazil, Chili
Canada (French)
China
Czechoslovakia
France
Germany
Greece
Italy
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
Norway
Portugal
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Venezuela |
Elki
Guma de mascar
Kaugummi
Goma de mascar
Gomme a macher
Heung How Chu
Zvykacka
Le chewing gum
Kaugummi
Tsikles
La gomme da Masticare
Gamu
Shee Yung Tung
Goma de mascar
Tyggegummi
Pastilka elastica
Zhevatelnaya Rezinka
Goma de mascar
Tuggumi
Chaetschgummi
Mag farang
Goma de mascar |