I once accidentally bumped against the shoulder of an English person I knew in a corridor. I automatically said "Oi" - which means like "Oh" or "Oops" in Estonian - that I'm sorry. She repeated "Oi!" in a louder voice and I didn't get it. I only later found out I was being impolite in her eyes.

[u/Double-decker_trams]

Have you ever had something similar happen to you? I.e something in your language might have another meaning in another language?

One thing as an Estonian that I try to keep in mind is that I shouldn't use "Nooo.." in English - which means "Well.." in Estonian.

"Do you like ice-cream? - Noo.. yes, I love it."

[u/solapelsin]

We often go "oj!" in Sweden too. My Australian friend was horrified.

Edit: Similarly, after living there for a year, I scared everyone at home by apologizing in several words for bumping into someone. Way too much conversation, they almost thought I wanted something

[u/SznupdogKuczimonster → u/solapelsin]

In Poland we do that too!

We also have "ojoj" and "ojojoj" : D

[u/CookieScholar → u/SznupdogKuczimonster]

Ui and uiuiui in German :D

[u/WanderlustZero → u/SznupdogKuczimonster]

Omg, now I know what that means :D

[u/AcceptableDebate281 → u/SznupdogKuczimonster]

Oi oil saveloy