Batman
In Swedish, the name of the fictional hero is Batman. Wiktionary also lists Läderlappen.
Meaning: fictional hero (name)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | Note |
|---|---|
| Batman | |
| Läderlappen | dated |
Which one should you use?
Batman is the standard name used today, whereas Läderlappen is a dated form.
Did you know?
- The term Läderlappen was specifically chosen because läderlapp refers to the vesper bat, which is the only family of bats native to Sweden.
- Because läderlapp is an obscure word for the bat, many Swedes mistakenly interpret the old name Läderlappen as 'the Leather Patch'.
- The name Läderlappen was part of a wider trend in early Swedish comic book translations to localize English names entirely instead of keeping the originals.
Examples in context
- Batman är min favoritfigur.Batman is my favorite character.
- Har du sett filmen om Batman?Have you seen the movie about Batman?
- Jag vill vara Batman på maskerad.I want to be Batman at the costume party.
Example conversation
Maja and Oscar are talking about a movie.
- MajaVilken superhjälte är din favorit?Which superhero is your favorite?
- OscarJag tycker att Batman är bäst.I think Batman is the best.
- MajaVarför gillar du Batman?Why do you like Batman?
- OscarFör att han är väldigt cool.Because he is very cool.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “batman” translations and entries Batman, Läderlappen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Läderlappen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
