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    3 hours ago

    This translation is off. The Dutch translation is too nice compared to what the English is trying to convey.

    Translating it back it would mean “Hit me dad”

    A more literal Dutch translation of the first sentence would be “Geef me kletsen pappie”












  • But that is only looking from one perspective.

    That repair man is going around to many peoples freezing houses. They are also freezing their butts off all day. And not just one period in winter, every single day of winter.

    And when they fix a house, they don’t get to enjoy the warmth afterwards. They have to go to the next freezing house.

    Understand that impact.