For Russian-speaking tourists, a vacation in Egypt can turn into hell because of just one word.
We'll tell you which Russian word should never be pronounced in Egypt.
What Russian word can't be spoken in Egypt?
The main mistake Russian-speaking tourists make in Egypt is related to cats.
There are a lot of these animals in Egypt, you can easily meet them on the hotel grounds.
Therefore, it is extremely important to remember that in Egypt you should never call cats with the usual “kitty-kitty”.
The fact is that in Arabic this word means female genital organ and is a swear word.
If the locals hear your “kis-kis”, they may start scolding you for swearing.
In Egypt, it is customary to address cats as “pssh-pssh-pssh”.
“Kis-kis” isn't the only word that Russian tourists are better off avoiding when abroad.
For example, in Latin American countries, you will be looked at askance if you use the word “papaya” when buying fruit at the market: in local slang, it refers to the same female organ.
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