Languages and Translations: It Changes a Lot

On Episode 236 we discuss...

Harry Potter and the Translator's Nightmare
→ Names go Rogue
→ The Smasher, the Steamroller and the Golden Lightning
→ Translation Strategies
→ Localizing “Muggle”
→ Newt Scamander’s French alias
→ Universal spell-casting
→ “I am Lord Romeo”
→ Shopping for the audiobooks
→ Dubbing’s so yesterday
→ How do the translations measure up?

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Alohomora! is the second-longest-running continuously released Harry Potter podcast and the original Harry Potter book club. Join us as we re-read the entire series, spin wild theories, and share content influenced by our love of Harry Potter.Celebrating 10 years in 2022 with the publication of our first book, "The Unofficial Harry Potter Companion: Volume 1 Sorcerer's Stone"