Which major brand name required linguistic adaptation because its original name translated to something inappropriate or offensive in certain languages?

In today's global marketplace, how companies use language in their branding can make or break their success. From clever wordplay to linguistic mishaps that cost millions, the intersection of language and retail branding offers fascinating insights. This poll tests your knowledge about how language shapes consumer perception and brand identity across cultures and markets. Can you identify the linguistic strategies behind some of the world's most successful (and unsuccessful) retail branding decisions?

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Coca-Cola, which in China initially translated to 'bite the wax tadpole'
Apple, which in Japanese translates to 'forbidden fruit'
Nike, which in Portuguese sounds like a vulgar term
Microsoft, which in Korean translates to 'tiny and flaccid'