How to Say “Spongebob Squarepants” in German

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SpongeBob Schwammkopf
SpongeBob SquarePants in German is SpongeBob Schwammkopf.
This phrase refers to the name of the main character in a popular animated television series.

Which one should you use?

SpongeBob Schwammkopf is the standard name, while SchwammBob is an informal variation.

Did you know?

  • The word Kopf in Schwammkopf is often used in German insults to imply someone is dim-witted or airheaded.
  • While the English name uses 'SquarePants', the German translation Schwammkopf literally translates to 'SpongeHead'.
  • In the German dub, SpongeBob's laugh is famously high-pitched and distinct, which has become a common sound effect in German internet memes.

Examples in context

  • Hast du gestern die neue Episode von SchwammBob gesehen?
    Did you watch the new episode of SpongeBob yesterday?
  • SpongeBob Schwammkopf ist gelb.
    SpongeBob SquarePants is yellow.
  • Ich mag SpongeBob Schwammkopf.
    I like SpongeBob SquarePants.
  • Wo ist SpongeBob Schwammkopf?
    Where is SpongeBob SquarePants?

Example conversation

Felix and Laura are watching television together.

  1. Felix

    Schau mal, SpongeBob Schwammkopf kommt!
    Look, SpongeBob SquarePants is coming on!
  2. Laura

    Oh, ich liebe SpongeBob Schwammkopf.
    Oh, I love SpongeBob SquarePants.
  3. Felix

    Er ist sehr lustig, oder?
    He is very funny, isn't he?
  4. Laura

    Ja, er ist mein Lieblingscharakter.
    Yes, he is my favorite character.
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