我是格鲁特
wǒ shì gé lǔ tè
The phrase "I am groot" in Chinese is translated as 我是格鲁特 (wǒ shì gé lǔ tè).
This phrase is used by the character Groot to identify himself.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the subject 我 (I), the verb 是 (to be) and the phonetic transliteration of the name 'Groot', which is 格鲁特.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cantonese, 'I am Groot' can be translated as 我係Groot.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name Groot is rendered as a three-character phonetic transliteration: 格, 鲁 and 特.
How do you pronounce it?
wǒ shì gé lǔ tè
Did you know?
- While 我是格鲁特 is the standard translation, Chinese fans often use the English phrase 'I am Groot' even when speaking Mandarin, as the repetition of the same three words is a key part of the character's identity.
- The character 特 in the name implies something 'special' or 'unique', which is a common way to choose characters for foreign names.
- The surname 'Lu' or 'Lu' is represented by the character 鲁, which is also the name of one of China's ancient states.
Examples in context
- 我是格鲁特。Wǒ shì Gélǔtè.I am Groot.
- 难道你就是那个说‘我是格鲁特’的家伙吗？Nándào nǐ jiùshì nàge shuō ‘Wǒ shì Gélǔtè’ de jiāhuo ma?Are you the guy who says 'I am Groot'?
Example conversation
Two friends are watching a science fiction movie at home.
- 俊杰 Junjie那个角色说了什么？Nàge juéshè shuōle shénme?What did that character say?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen他说：‘我是格鲁特。’Tā shuō: ‘Wǒ shì Gélǔtè.’He said, 'I am Groot.'
- 俊杰 Junjie很有趣的台词。Hěn yǒuqù de táicí.It's a very interesting line.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen是啊，我也很喜欢他。Shì a, wǒ yě hěn xǐhuān tā.Yeah, I like him a lot too.
