International Words and Phrases 2 Quiz

Answer: How are you?

A common greeting among Spanish speakers, this phrase can be modified as "como esta usted?" (formal) or "como estas?" (informal). This is also the basis of the Filipino word "kumusta?" which is usually in the form of a question and also means "how are you?"

Answer: Répondez s'il vous plaît

This French phrase literally means "please respond" and asks invitees to confirm their attendance to the invitation. RSVPs help ensure preparations are properly done prior to the event. I made up all the other three answers.

Answer: Seize the day

English professor John Keating, played by Robin Williams, uses the phrase to inspire his young students to aspire for more and "seize the day". His unorthodox methods leads his students to gain a greater appreciation for poetry and life in general.

Answer: Thank you

Mahalo, according to some websites, is the second-most popular Hawaiian word among tourists. Other popular Hawaiian words include "luau" (feast) and "hula" (communicate: also the name of a Hawaiian dance).

Answer: German

The German word "doppelganger" is literally translated as "double goer" and is popularized in German folk tales as a ghostly copy of a living person which, when seen, is usually considered a harbinger of death or tragedy to the copied person.

Answer: Journey, travel

The Arabic and Swahili origins literally means journey, which is a general term for any travel - whether by foot or by vehicle. Thus, the phrase "go on a Safari trip" is kind of redundant.

Answer: He committed ritual suicide

This Japanese term literally means "to cut the belly," which is how the Japanese would perform ritual suicide, usually as a result of deep embarrassment or as a form of penalty for an irreparable mistake. As suicide is not as popular in other cultures, this phrase is often used metaphorically, as in committing "political hara-kiri" when someone makes an unpopular move.

Answer: To see each other again

This greeting has made its way to the English lexicon as a farewell greeting, but the literal translation from the Italian means: "a," - to; and "rivederci" - we see each other again. When someone tells you this during a parting he hopes to see you again in the future.

Answer: Do you want to go to bed with me?

This suggestively controversial line is repeated several times in the song, which was also covered by the group All Saints in 1998. I really find it amusing hearing ladies sing the phrase without actually knowing the meaning of the lyrics.

Answer: Hakuna matata

Timon and Pumbaa sings the song to cheer up young Simba in the early part of the movie. "Jambo bwana" means "Hello mister" while "Choo kiko wapi" means "Where's the toilet?" "Ninakupenda" is Swahili for "I love you".