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nosferatu

English translation: nosferatu

05:13 Mar 21, 2002
Greek to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Cinema, Film, TV, Drama / film
Greek term or phrase: nosferatu
nosferatu
English translation:nosferatu
Explanation:
The name "Nosferatu" is actually derived from the Old Slavonic word "nosufuratu," which is borrowed from the Greek word "nosophoros," meaning "plague-carrier." The term does not actually signify "undead." That meaning exists thanks to Bram Stoker, who of course wrote Dracula back in 1897.

HTH,

Serge L.
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4 +3nosferatu
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4Nosferatum?
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Nosferatum?


Explanation:
Are you sure you don't mean Nosferatum? (As far as I know the word "nosferatu" doesn't exist in Basque).

Ana
:-)

A. Deb
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
nosferatu


Explanation:
The name "Nosferatu" is actually derived from the Old Slavonic word "nosufuratu," which is borrowed from the Greek word "nosophoros," meaning "plague-carrier." The term does not actually signify "undead." That meaning exists thanks to Bram Stoker, who of course wrote Dracula back in 1897.

HTH,

Serge L.


    Reference: http://moviething.com/members/movies/faust/Nosferatu.shtml
Serge L
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