Sadly, “Ich bin ein Berliner” translates to “I am a jelly filled doughnut.“
Actually no, it doesn’t. In a literal sense, yes, a Berliner is also a jelly doughnut. However, as Kennedy was speaking figuratively in expressing his solidarity with Berliners, his usage was correct.
Source: Wikipedia: Ich bin ein Berliner speech: Jelly Doughnut Misconception
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