Scooby-Doo
In German, Scooby Doo is simply Scooby-Doo, since the cartoon dog keeps his English name.
The name is widely recognized in Germany and is used as is in any setting.
Did you know?
- Because German grammar requires nouns to have gender, Scooby-Doo is treated as masculine, meaning characters refer to him as der Scooby-Doo.
- While the name is English, the German dubbed version often modifies the character's signature laugh into a specific rhythmic pattern that differs from the original American audio.
- German translations of the show frequently adapt the 'Scooby Snacks' into Scooby-Kekse, which literally means 'Scooby cookies'.
Examples in context
- Wie spreche ich Scooby Doo auf Deutsch aus?How do I pronounce Scooby Doo in German?
- Nun, du kannst einfach 'Scooby Doo' sagen, wie im Englischen.Well, you can simply say 'Scooby Doo' as in English.
- Ich mag den Zeichentrickfilm mit Scooby-Doo.I like the cartoon with Scooby-Doo.
- Ist das der Hund Scooby-Doo?Is that the dog Scooby-Doo?
- Scooby-Doo ist mein Lieblingscharakter.Scooby-Doo is my favorite character.
Example conversation
Sarah and Julian are watching cartoons on TV.
- SarahSchau mal, da ist Scooby-Doo!Look, there is Scooby-Doo!
- JulianJa, er ist sehr lustig.Yes, he is very funny.
- SarahMagst du die Serie, Julian?Do you like the series, Julian?
- JulianJa, ich sehe sie gerne.Yes, I enjoy watching it.
