German Dictionary Catches Heat for Dubbing 'Schwurbler' as 'Anti-Vaxxer'
Social Media Users Outraged Over Translation's Political Bias
A popular online German-English dictionary is facing backlash from social media users after it was discovered that it translates the German word "Schwurbler" as "anti-vaxxer." The term "Schwurbler" has been used in German for many years to describe someone who talks nonsense or spouts conspiracy theories, and it has only recently been associated with the anti-vaccine movement. The dictionary's translation has been criticized by some as being politically biased and inaccurate.
Dictionary Defends Translation
The dictionary's publisher has defended its translation, saying that it is based on the current usage of the word "Schwurbler" in German. The publisher also pointed out that the dictionary includes a definition of the word "Schwurbler" that does not mention anti-vaccine views. However, many social media users remain unconvinced, arguing that the dictionary's translation is still biased and inaccurate.
Social Media Backlash
The backlash against the dictionary's translation has been swift and severe. Many social media users have accused the dictionary of promoting anti-vaccine views and of being out of touch with the current usage of the word "Schwurbler." The dictionary's publisher has been forced to apologize for the translation and has promised to review its policies.
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