I'll get my coat!

[Ramon de Ramon y Ramon]

Originally posted by Cristian: Jag hämtar Min Kappa< Swedish Conseguiré mi capa < Spanish [img]smile.gif[/img]

I am not suggesting that the Spanish version you submitted is wrong, just that your vocabulary might be a bit "Latin American": the next time a Spaniard refers to his coat as "capa" will probably be the first time. I'd suggest the following as an alternative version: Voy a buscar mi abrigo.

[ 06-23-2003, 08:07 AM: Message edited by: Ramon de Ramon y Ramon ]

[Moiraine]

Originally posted by Donut: It's a catchphrase from a comedy programme called "The Fast Show". It is used when someone says something embarrassing or makes a joke that isn't funny. So they get their coat and leave. The actual phrase is "I'll get me coat" Once again the freedom gnome gets me reaching for the dictionary. Defectuosity = Great Imperfection.

Ah OK. No similar French expression comes to my mind ... Although, I guess a French person would quote a very bad famous pun in that case - the "pharaoh" one at the end of the "Asterix and Cleopatra" movie would be favourite these days I believe.

And yes, defectuosity - like in "defect", "defective".

[Cristian]

Originally posted by Ramon de Ramon y Ramon: quote: Originally posted by Cristian: Jag hämtar Min Kappa< Swedish Conseguiré mi capa < Spanish [img]smile.gif[/img]

I am not suggesting that the Spanish version you submitted is wrong, just that your vocabulary might be a bit "Latin American": the next time a Spaniard refers to his coat as "capa" will probably be the first time. I'd suggest the following as an alternative version: Voy a buscar mi abrigo. [/QUOTE]I am Latin American so... [img]smile.gif[/img]

"Used an online translator eh?

I'll = I will = Ich werde - ill = sick = krank"

[img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img]

That explains this: Kranke erhalten meinen Mantel < German

Was wondering why "kranke" showed up as it made absolutely no sence.

[Moiraine]

Originally posted by Jan: "Used an online translator eh? I'll = I will = Ich werde - ill = sick = krank" [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img] That explains this: Kranke erhalten meinen Mantel < German Was wondering why "kranke" showed up as it made absolutely no sence.

At least you dig some sort of sense - I can't find any reason why "defectuosity" and "ordain" popped up !

[Dragonshadow]

Originally posted by Donut: Don't ask me why but I need to get the phrase "I'll get my coat" translated into as many languages as possible. So can you translate it into your own language for me please?

Over here it is :"I'll get my coat"
In Transylvanian: "I vill get mein coat"
Why do you need it?

[ 06-23-2003, 10:35 AM: Message edited by: Dragonshadow ]

[Faceman]

Just noticed your Italian version
"Il ill ottiene il mio cappotto < Italiano"


capotto = coat
but "Il ill" does not mean anything but 'the "ill"' with "ill" being no Italian word AFAIK.
"ottiene" actually is more "achieve" or "obtain" than "get"
Try

"Prendo il mio capotto" or "Prendero il mio capotto"
present - future
"prendere" is actually "take" but it fits here

[NiceWorg]

Haen takkini > finnish

Remember to give me the credit. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Gnarf]

Originally posted by Moiraine: Wow Cristian the "French" translation you got makes no sense at all - even grammatically ! : That just meant "The defectuosity are obtaining my coat" ...

"The defectuosity are obtaining my coat" ... at some point in my life, I'll use that phrase... and it'll make sense! [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Grendal]

Ill get my coat--->english
Ill get my coat--->american
Ill get my coat--->canadian
Ill get my coat--->australian

That help?