Greek here. I would NOT want to associate in any way with a site named Touvlo, even if it is used in a joking manner. Too offensive! For a non native speaker, ignorance is bliss. But once they found out what Touvlo really means, i still bet they would feel cheated, and/or embarrassed. Therefore in both cases, it's a no go. Just my 2 cents.
Thank you, this is good feedback. We’re both native greek speakers, and we meant it in a lighthearted way, but you’re right that not everyone will see it this way.
the second I read it I knew it was Greek
I have actually thought of using the name for an app before years ago, but it never happened as I thought it's... a bit rude?
not sure if this applies when exposing your app to a mostly non-greek audience though
It's very offensive to call someone τούβλο because in reality its meaning is more or less "he's too stupid to understand, his mind it's thick like a brick...".
I would urge the project founders to rename it to avoid possible legal complains by those who may consider it quite offensive to say the least.
Just call its ancient version πλίνθος and you are good to go!
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I would urge the project founders to rename it to avoid possible legal complains by those who may consider it quite offensive to say the least.
Just call its ancient version πλίνθος and you are good to go!