False Friends

Here are only some of these "False Friends" Germans have lots of trouble with:

bemerken I'm sorry. I didn't notice you. (WRONG: remark)
irritieren Don't distract John. He's counting. (WRONG: irritate)
spenden Brangelina donate a lot of money to charity. (WRONG: spend)


Menü The set meal costs € 5. (WRONG: menu)
Pension Guest houses are cheaper than hotels. (WRONG: pension)

aktuell Global warming is a current problem. (WRONG: actual)
eventuell Maybe I'll visit my American friend this year. (WRONG: eventually)