Author Topic: Rovers Double Dutch Quiz (Read 12370 times)

Dutch Uncle · « on July 08, 2015, 12:35:46 pm by Dutch Uncle »

As a Dutch speaker I have literally translated into Dutch the names of a 'Double Dutch' Rovers team, i.e. a Rovers 22 player squad, plus a manager and assistant. All players are either from the Rovers 100 Greats book, or have played for Rovers in the last 10 years. There is only one exception to this, one I could not resist from the 1970's. In some cases I have translated according to sound rather than spelling e.g. if I had chosen Jason Shackell I would have translated Shackle, or I might have chosen to translate Sail for Mark Sale. The squad has 2 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 8 midfielders and 4 strikers, and the Manager and Assistant have both been Manager of Rovers at some stage. In alphabetical order of Dutch names they are:

1.   Dagelijks
2.   Draaistier
3.   Gezond
4.   Ingesneeuwd
5.   Kerkbank
6.   Keuken
7.   Klein
8.   Koffiemelk
9.   Kraam
10.   Kudde
11.   Meer
12.   Mijnwerker
13.   Molens
14.   Pauw
15.   Portier
16.   Rodevaren
17.   Schilder
18.   Slim
19.   Stijlen
20.   Vijfling
21.   Vogel
22.   Vredemaken

Manager: Lulweg
Assistant: Brakgat

Who are they all? If this turns out too hard at first I can either give first name initials, or give player positions, i.e. Keeper, Defender, Midfield or Striker

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RobTheRover · « **Reply #1 on** July 08, 2015, 12:39:52 pm by RobTheRover »

And no using Google Translate!

RobTheRover · « **Reply #2 on** July 08, 2015, 12:40:32 pm by RobTheRover »

I'll have a guess at 17 is Sharp

Guernsey Exile · « **Reply #3 on** July 08, 2015, 12:41:13 pm by Guernsey Exile »

The only one I know is 13 - Mills

Dutch Uncle · « **Reply #4 on** July 08, 2015, 12:41:23 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Quote from: RobTheRover on July 08, 2015, 12:40:32 pm

I'll have a guess at 17 is Sharp

Nope, Sharp = Scherp in Dutch

Dutch Uncle · « **Reply #5 on** July 08, 2015, 12:42:06 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Quote from: Guernsey Exile on July 08, 2015, 12:41:13 pm

The only one I know is 13 - Mills

Correct Guernsey. I have actually chosen Matt rather than Joe.

neil grainger · « **Reply #6 on** July 08, 2015, 12:56:42 pm by neil grainger »

I'd have a guess at No. 7 being Alan Little?

Dutch Uncle · « **Reply #7 on** July 08, 2015, 12:58:00 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Quote from: neil grainger on July 08, 2015, 12:56:42 pm

I'd have a guess at No. 7 being Alan Little?

Yep

Do you speak Flemish like your brother Neil?

rover-n-out · « **Reply #8 on** July 08, 2015, 01:01:18 pm by rover-n-out »

I like the sound of that no.12, Minj Werker, worra great name, nice job as well if you get it.

The Red Baron · « **Reply #9 on** July 08, 2015, 01:01:51 pm by The Red Baron »

21. John Bird?

jamesrover17 · « **Reply #10 on** July 08, 2015, 01:03:56 pm by jamesrover17 »

22. Vrede is peace... Maken looks like make? Brian Makepeace?

Dutch Uncle · « **Reply #11 on** July 08, 2015, 01:09:34 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Quote from: The Red Baron on July 08, 2015, 01:01:51 pm

21. John Bird?

Correct TRB

Dutch Uncle · « **Reply #12 on** July 08, 2015, 01:11:13 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Quote from: jamesrover17 on July 08, 2015, 01:03:56 pm

22. Vrede is peace... Maken looks like make? Brian Makepeace?

Excellent James

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The Red Baron · « **Reply #13 on** July 08, 2015, 01:16:10 pm by The Red Baron »

9. Colin Cramb? "Slim" rules out Gary Brabin and Joe Laidlaw!

Dutch Uncle · « **Reply #14 on** July 08, 2015, 01:16:23 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Quote from: rover-n-out on July 08, 2015, 01:01:18 pm

I like the sound of that no.12, Minj Werker, worra great name, nice job as well if you get it.

Well mijn = mine, so I suppose that is just a large hole and shaft

DonnyOsmond · « **Reply #15 on** July 08, 2015, 01:16:51 pm by DonnyOsmond »

11. Moore?

Dutch Uncle · « **Reply #16 on** July 08, 2015, 01:17:41 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Quote from: The Red Baron on July 08, 2015, 01:16:10 pm

9. Colin Cramb? "Slim" rules out Gary Brabin and Joe Laidlaw!

Afraid not TRB, slim is actually something else in Dutch.

DearneValleyRover · « **Reply #17 on** July 08, 2015, 01:18:33 pm by DearneValleyRover »

16 is Neil Redfearn only because Rod is red I believe and I can't think of another name with red in it.

The Red Baron · « **Reply #18 on** July 08, 2015, 01:19:07 pm by The Red Baron »

Quote from: Dutch Uncle on July 08, 2015, 01:16:23 pm

Quote from: rover-n-out on July 08, 2015, 01:01:18 pm
I like the sound of that no.12, Minj Werker, worra great name, nice job as well if you get it.

Well mijn = mine, so I suppose that is just a large hole and shaft

Mine worker? John Paul Pittman?

Sorry, belay that, Tony Coleman!

Dutch Uncle · « **Reply #19 on** July 08, 2015, 01:19:13 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Quote from: DonnyOsmond on July 08, 2015, 01:16:51 pm

11. Moore?

Darren Moore in this case Donny

Meer can actually mean 'more' or 'lake' (as in mere)

DonnyOsmond · « **Reply #20 on** July 08, 2015, 01:19:19 pm by DonnyOsmond »

17. Paynter?

Dutch Uncle · « **Reply #21 on** July 08, 2015, 01:20:22 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Quote from: The Red Baron on July 08, 2015, 01:19:07 pm

Quote from: Dutch Uncle on July 08, 2015, 01:16:23 pm
Quote from: rover-n-out on July 08, 2015, 01:01:18 pm
I like the sound of that no.12, Minj Werker, worra great name, nice job as well if you get it.

Well mijn = mine, so I suppose that is just a large hole and shaft

Mine worker? John Paul Pittman?

Sorry, belay that, Tony Coleman!

Mijnwerker = Coalman

Hadn't thought of Pittman TRB

Dutch Uncle · « **Reply #22 on** July 08, 2015, 01:21:35 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Quote from: DonnyOsmond on July 08, 2015, 01:19:19 pm

17. Paynter?

On a roll Donny

Maybe not as difficult as I thought

Dutch Uncle · « **Reply #23 on** July 08, 2015, 01:22:38 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Quote from: DearneValleyRover on July 08, 2015, 01:18:33 pm

16 is Neil Redfearn only because Rod is red I believe and I can't think of another name with red in it.

Excellent DVR

varen - fern (also means to sail btw)

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DonnyOsmond · « **Reply #24 on** July 08, 2015, 01:23:25 pm by DonnyOsmond »

Quote from: Dutch Uncle on July 08, 2015, 01:21:35 pm

Quote from: DonnyOsmond on July 08, 2015, 01:19:19 pm
17. Paynter?

On a roll Donny

Maybe not as difficult as I thought

I know a bit of Afrikaans so that's the only reason a few look familiar-is to me.

DonnyOsmond · « **Reply #25 on** July 08, 2015, 01:24:38 pm by DonnyOsmond »

No idea what player is coffee milk.

Dutch Uncle · « **Reply #26 on** July 08, 2015, 01:26:20 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Quote from: DonnyOsmond on July 08, 2015, 01:24:38 pm

No idea what player is coffee milk.

He is the odd one out ..... played in the 1970's but not in the 100 greats, about 30 appearances, regular for one season

BRMC_rover · « **Reply #27 on** July 08, 2015, 01:38:13 pm by BRMC_rover »

I just know that 6. is our legend, Mr Kitchen. I will try working a few more out if I get bored at work.

The Red Baron · « **Reply #28 on** July 08, 2015, 01:39:43 pm by The Red Baron »

Quote from: Dutch Uncle on July 08, 2015, 01:26:20 pm

Quote from: DonnyOsmond on July 08, 2015, 01:24:38 pm
No idea what player is coffee milk.

He is the odd one out ..... played in the 1970's but not in the 100 greats, about 30 appearances, regular for one season

Peter Creamer.

Dutch Uncle · « **Reply #29 on** July 08, 2015, 01:41:43 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Quote from: BRMC_rover on July 08, 2015, 01:38:13 pm

I just know that 6. is our legend, Mr Kitchen. I will try working a few more out if I get bored at work.

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