International Words and False Friends

International Words
A word that is used in several languages and have the same or similar meaning.
Often borrowed from one language.
Is especially common in science, technology, politics, sports, food, and abstract notions

Examples
Radio
Computer
Physics
Revolution
Mango
Chocolate
Coffee
Absurd
Football
Чай
Презентация
Виноград
Христос
Перец
Персик
Стекло
Реалистичный
Рим

Pseudo-International Words
Also known as your “false friends.”
Words that are similar in form and sounds but with different meanings when translated.
Your job as a translator is to make sure you know the difference between these international words and “false friends.”
They are misleading, but not too difficult.

Examples
Paragraph
Accurate
Compass
Tank
Ad
Bank
Canon
Control
Магазин
Журнал
Фабрика
Макароны
Кавказский
Артист
Интеллигентный
Директор