Shrek
Shrek is the German name for the main character in the Shrek movie series.
Did you know?
- The German phrase einen Schreck bekommen means 'to get a fright'. Because of the phonetic similarity, fans often joke about 'getting a Shrek' when they are startled.
- While Shrek is a name, the German word schrecken is a verb meaning 'to frighten'. This allows German speakers to create puns where the character is treated as an action rather than a person.
- If you were to tell a German friend 'Du bist ein Schreck', it would sound like you are calling them a 'frightening thing' rather than using a name.
Examples in context
- Shrek ist ein grüner Oger.Shrek is a green ogre.
- Ich mag die Filme von Shrek.I like the Shrek movies.
- Ist das Shrek?Is that Shrek?
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are talking about movies.
- JuliaHast du schon mal Shrek gesehen?Have you ever seen Shrek?
- JulianJa, ich finde Shrek sehr lustig.Yes, I find Shrek very funny.
- JuliaWelchen Teil magst du am meisten?Which part do you like the most?
- JulianDer erste Film ist mein Favorit.The first movie is my favorite.
