Thaddäus
Squidward in German is Thaddäus.
Thaddäus is the name used for the character Squidward in the German dub of the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants.
Which one should you use?
While English speakers use the name Squidward, the German version of the character is named Thaddäus.
Did you know?
- In German, the character is not named after a squid, but the name Thaddäus is quite rare for children today, making it sound much more old-fashioned and 'grumpy' to German ears.
- The name Thaddäus is the German form of the biblical name 'Thaddeus'. While the English name 'Squidward' is a portmanteau of 'squid' and 'ward', the German dub opted for a traditional human name.
- In the German dub, the character is often referred to as an Oktopus, despite the English name 'Squidward' suggesting he is a squid.
Examples in context
- Hey, hast du gesehen, dass Thaddäus wieder schlechte Laune hat?Hey, did you see that Squidward is in a bad mood again?
- Thaddäus ist meine Lieblingsfigur.Squidward is my favorite character.
- Thaddäus spielt Klarinette.Squidward plays the clarinet.
Example conversation
Two friends are watching cartoons on the sofa.
- SarahMagst du Thaddäus?Do you like Squidward?
- FelixNein, er ist mir zu unhöflich.No, he is too rude for me.
- SarahAber Thaddäus ist sehr lustig.But Squidward is very funny.
- FelixDas finde ich nicht.I don't think so.
