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1Engrish (coming from the [[JapaneseRanguage Japanese]] pronunciation of "English") can refer to any broken, mangled English speech from non-native speakers, including:
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5* AsianSpeekeeEngrish: When the English language is butchered by speakers of East Asian languages.
6** JapaneseRanguage: The tendency of the Japanese to mispronounce "L" as "R" and vice versa.
7* BlindIdiotTranslation: A mistranslation that comes from translating a word into the wrong meaning.
8** TranslationTrainWreck: A mistranslation so bad that the original meaning is no longer recognizable.
9* GratuitousEnglish: Oddly implemented English inserted into a work that isn't originally in English.
10* IntentionalEngrishForFunny: Deliberate usage of incorrect English [[PlayedForLaughs for humor]].
11* MyHovercraftIsFullOfEels: An attempt at speaking another language results in mistranslated sentences that mean something else entirely.
12* YouNoTakeCandle: Misuse of English grammar.
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