“but what about instructions?”
Nope
” Would you know that “wyjście” means “exit””
I woudlnt, but as I get off the train, I just followed the crowds. And the next time I might recognize that “wyjście” means exit regardless how it is pronounced. However if in India and I encounter crowds exiting at a sign that says “ਬੰਦ ਕਰੋ” I do not think I would recognize that sign later on.
” (in French it is “sortie”, which requires a bit of thought but can be connected to English)?”
Id love to hear that thought. And I would really love to meet the guy who can figure out French on the fly, but cant figure out that the crowds getting off the train are probably exiting.
“FYI, in Israel street signs are written in both Hebrew and English”
Yes! exactly ZD’s point. Because if a person doesnt recognize Hebrew letters he’d be hopelessly lost .
“In Hungarian “exit” is “kijárat”.”
Very good!
and in Amharic it is “መውጫ”
do you really not see the difference?