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[Winston]

Knabbel & Babbel, heh!

Always a few surprises to be had from cartoon characters' names in other languages.

Here are some in Danish:

Donald Duck = Anders And (and = duck)
Huey, Dewey & Louie = Rip, Rap & Rup (rap = "quack", a duck's sound)
Daisy = Andersine
April, May & June = Kylle, Pylle & Rylle (kylle & pylle = chicken-related "sounds"/names)
Uncle Scrooge = Onkel Joakim
Gladstone Gander = Fætter Højben (fætter = cousin; højben ~ "swagger")
Mickey Mouse = Mickey Mouse!
Goofy = Fedtmule (fedt = lard; mule = muzzle, nose)
Gyro Gearloose = Georg Gearløs
Cousin Gus = Fætter Guf (fætter = cousin; guf ~ "yum-yum")
The Beagle Boys = Bjørnebanden (bjørne = bears; banden = "gang of...")
Duckburg = Andeby (ande- = duck-; by = town, city)
Pluto = Pluto!
Chip 'n' Dale = Chip & Chap

[General Ludd]

Originally posted by alva

Also, in Danish they're called Chip & Chap.

In dutch they are: Knabbel & Babbel

In northern canada they are: Lunch & Dinner

[alva]

Here are some in Dutch:

Donald Duck = Donald Duck
Huey, Dewey & Louie = Kwik Kwek & Kwak
Daisy = Katrien
Uncle Scrooge = oom Dagobert
Mickey Mouse = Mickey Mouse!
Goofy = Goofy
Pluto = Pluto!
Chip 'n' Dale = Knabbel & Babbel

Note that they are very Holland-ish inspired(the ones that are translated, yes. )


EDIT: Changed Daisy's species.

[Winston]

Hey, Dutch is much easier than I thought!

But Daisy's name is very confusing, Minnie is supposed to be Mickey's girlfriend! I wonder if there's something they're not telling us...

[alva]

Oops that be my mistake.

It's Katrien.

[asleepathewheel]

I recall that chip and dale cartoon as well.

I never could rember that second line

now I can wipe that from my memory and make room for more important things. Like how to say Donald Duck in 3 languages.

[Q Classic]

i thought this was like some sick bastard child of hardcore straightedge punk rockers who're so EXTREME and the cult of mac hippies.

[Winston]

And you mean to say you were disappointed??

[Tuberski]

Funny, I saw the thread title and thought ot myself........Baltimore.

ACK!

[Winston]

Who's your friend then?

Is it Mrs. Tuberski?

[Kassiopeia]

Donald Duck = Aku Ankka (ankka = duck)
Huey, Dewey & Louie = Tupu, Hupu & Lupu
Daisy = Iines
April, May & June = Leenu, Liinu, & Tiinu

Uncle Scrooge = Roope-setä. Setä = uncle, or, to be precise, the "brother of one's father", which means he's actually misnamed in Finnish; he should be "Roope-eno". So should Aku be an "eno", who is "Aku-setä" when referred to by the three nephews, who, in turn, are referred to as "veljenpojat", which means "sons of one's brother", and Aku is Roope's "veljenpoika", even though they are the sons of their sisters.

Gladstone Gander = Hannu Hanhi. "Hannuhanhi" has become common speech and is a noun or an adjective used to refer to someone who's incredibly lucky; the Finnish press uses this very often when the Swedish ice hockey team is mentioned.

Mickey Mouse = Mikki Hiiri
Goofy = Hessu Hopo

Gyro Gearloose = Pelle Peloton. "Pellepeloton", in turn, has grown to mean "loony inventor" in common Finnish. Yes, Donald Duck is that popular and loved here, and that thing about banning him because he doesn't wear any pants is just an urban legend. I myself learned to read with it, and the Finnish used in the comics is usually impeccable.

The Beagle Boys = Karhukopla. "Karhu" is bear, so it has probably been ripped off from Swedish or Danish; the Finnish version of the SWAT team is called "Karhu-ryhmä", "Bear Team", but I do not know if there's a connection. I find it unlikely though, given the differences in profession!

Duckburg = Ankkalinna, "Duck Castle"
Pluto = Pluto
Chip 'n' Dale = Tiku & Taku

[Tuberski]

Well, she did call me a nerd earlier..........



ACK!

[Az]

Originally posted by Q Cubed
i thought this was like some sick bastard child of hardcore straightedge punk rockers who're so EXTREME and the cult of mac hippies.

me too.