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Evisse the Blue · 09-17-2003, 03:53 PM

I want to share with you a very confusing situation that is bound to arise because of two different translations of the same words in the Hobbit and LOTR in my native language.

The Hobbit:
dwarf = pitic
orc = gnom
hobbit = hobbit
LOTR:
dwarf = gnom
orc = orc, sometimes goblin
hobbit = hobbit, sometimes pitic

Confusing, right?

But at least we were spared the 'adaptation' of most proper names although the place names were translated, but well enough, I have to admit.
Feel free to share other translation specifics!

09-17-2003, 03:53 PM	#1
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	I want to share with you a very confusing situation that is bound to arise because of two different translations of the same words in the Hobbit and LOTR in my native language. The Hobbit: dwarf = pitic orc = gnom hobbit = hobbit LOTR: dwarf = gnom orc = orc, sometimes goblin hobbit = hobbit, sometimes pitic Confusing, right? But at least we were spared the 'adaptation' of most proper names although the place names were translated, but well enough, I have to admit. Feel free to share other translation specifics! __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.