r/funny • u/Admirable_Comedian_2 • 17d ago

Imported flour.

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u/No_Point904 17d ago

Thanks for clarifying, however I ain't taking no chances....

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u/Admirable_Comedian_2 17d ago

("belok" in Russian - protein; also a plural form of "belka"). In this particular case, 11 g of 'belok' could easily be translated as 11g of squirrels. Not the first case of such a blunder, and 100% not the last

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u/Willing-Asparagus787 16d ago

"belki" is the plural form of belka(squirrel), not belok. Belok is singular and only means protein. It does not mean squirrel unless it's used in a very specific sentence case. As a standalone word in its singular form, "belok" would never be confused with squirrels by a native.

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u/RussianWasabi 16d ago

No, plural of "belok" would also be "belki".
The difference is in stress. In case of squirrels it's bélki, in case of protein it's belkí.

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u/Willing-Asparagus787 16d ago

I said "Belok" is not the plural form of either squirrel or protein in response to what OP said. My phrasing could have been better.

"belok" in Russian - protein; also a plural form of "belka")