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Spiritbane · 28-11-2006, 23:16

The wildebeest (from Dutch "wild animal"), also called gnu (pronounced or ), is a large hooved (ungulate) mammal of the genus Connochaetes, which includes two species, both native to Africa: the Black Wildebeest (C. gnou), and the Blue & White-bearded Wildebeest or Blue Wildebeest (C. taurinus). The gnus belongs to the family Bovidae, which includes antelopes, cattle, goats, and other even-toed horned ungulates.

I remember them "Selling" Typhoo tea in the uk

Also

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Shazzamx · 28-11-2006, 23:56

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildebeest

29-11-2006, 00:23

apparently spiritbane is dutch/flemish.

I go with his translation

Wildebeest : wild animal, roughly translated.

plural would be wildebeests

Warmest regards

ps: yes I do lurk here for my old dg friends

Kandimen · 29-11-2006, 01:14

It is not used in Belgium/netherlands. I believe it must be south-african, which is very similar to dutch/flemmish from a few centuries ago.

would be wild beest in dutch

29-11-2006, 08:04

well, I remember my grandmother talking wildebeests, hence ... she was with her aunt (a missionary) in South afrikan.
Glad to see there are more belgians here..
Regards from oostende, the coastal (where the sun still shines !!! crazy weather!)

Kezia · 29-11-2006, 08:28

Height: 45-55 inches at the shoulder.

Weight: 350- 550 pounds.

Habitat and Range: grassy plains and open woodlands in southern, central, and eastern Africa.

Wildebeest mainly eats grass. Their life span in captivity can be as much as 21 years.

The wildebeest -also known as the gnu is a large antelope. The bull's deep grunts sound like a giant croaking frog. Because of its appearance and spirited behavior, Dutch settlers in South Africa named the animal wildebeest, which means wild beast.

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In German it's a Gnu.

Zorrbald · 29-11-2006, 09:22

Ok so its exactly the same as in danish then, thats sorta dissapointing, was hoping for some obsqure german version of it, anyways thanks for all the replies... few more than I had expected but hey, everybody loves wilderbeasts I guess

Now I know what to name my eq2 paladin twink!

Z

Nineveh · 29-11-2006, 09:42

Paladin huh? I can see you've become totally demented and erratic during yoru retirement

Shazzamx · 29-11-2006, 09:51

These are also a lot of excelent names for paladins

"Sædsnapperen" (WoW didn't catch on to that one for quite some time. "Poledancer" (Still going strong in WoW) "Klisterskyderen". og mange flere

Xexonia · 29-11-2006, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shazzamx

These are also a lot of excelent names for paladins

"Sædsnapperen" (WoW didn't catch on to that one for quite some time. "Poledancer" (Still going strong in WoW) "Klisterskyderen". og mange flere

Eww... that is disgusting.

28-11-2006, 23:16	#11
Spiritbane Exiled Scouser Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: dat der london... Posts: 764	The wildebeest (from Dutch "wild animal"), also called gnu (pronounced or ), is a large hooved (ungulate) mammal of the genus Connochaetes, which includes two species, both native to Africa: the Black Wildebeest (C. gnou), and the Blue & White-bearded Wildebeest or Blue Wildebeest (C. taurinus). The gnus belongs to the family Bovidae, which includes antelopes, cattle, goats, and other even-toed horned ungulates. I remember them "Selling" Typhoo tea in the uk Also GNU is a recursive acronym for "GNU's Not Unix". The GNU project was announced in 1983 by Richard Stallman with the goal of creating a complete operating system -- called the GNU system or simply GNU -- that is free software, meaning that users are allowed to copy, modify and redistribute it. The GNU project is now carried out under the auspices of the Free Software Foundation (FSF). ... __________________ Ribbed For Her Pleasure

29-11-2006, 01:14	#14
Kandimen Sweet dealer of mind Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Antwerp (Belgium) Posts: 772	It is not used in Belgium/netherlands. I believe it must be south-african, which is very similar to dutch/flemmish from a few centuries ago. would be wild beest in dutch __________________

29-11-2006, 08:28	#16
Kezia Queen of Magelo backgrounds Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 821	Height: 45-55 inches at the shoulder. Weight: 350- 550 pounds. Habitat and Range: grassy plains and open woodlands in southern, central, and eastern Africa. Wildebeest mainly eats grass. Their life span in captivity can be as much as 21 years. The wildebeest -also known as the gnu is a large antelope. The bull's deep grunts sound like a giant croaking frog. Because of its appearance and spirited behavior, Dutch settlers in South Africa named the animal wildebeest, which means wild beast. --------- In German it's a Gnu. __________________ ~~ Nindyn vel'uss kyorl ninta ratha thalra streea dal l' alust ~~ -- Those who watch their back meet death from the front -- (Drow Saying) Gallery \| Magelo

29-11-2006, 09:42	#18
Nineveh Retired Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 206	Paladin huh? I can see you've become totally demented and erratic during yoru retirement __________________

28-11-2006, 23:56	#12
Shazzamx Retired Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 386	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildebeest

29-11-2006, 00:23	#13
scopulus Guest Posts: n/a	apparently spiritbane is dutch/flemish. I go with his translation Wildebeest : wild animal, roughly translated. plural would be wildebeests Warmest regards ps: yes I do lurk here for my old dg friends

29-11-2006, 08:04	#15
scopulus Guest Posts: n/a	well, I remember my grandmother talking wildebeests, hence ... she was with her aunt (a missionary) in South afrikan. Glad to see there are more belgians here.. Regards from oostende, the coastal (where the sun still shines !!! crazy weather!)

29-11-2006, 09:22	#17
Zorrbald Hax Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 108	Ok so its exactly the same as in danish then, thats sorta dissapointing, was hoping for some obsqure german version of it, anyways thanks for all the replies... few more than I had expected but hey, everybody loves wilderbeasts I guess Now I know what to name my eq2 paladin twink! Z

29-11-2006, 09:51	#19
Shazzamx Retired Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 386	These are also a lot of excelent names for paladins "Sædsnapperen" (WoW didn't catch on to that one for quite some time. "Poledancer" (Still going strong in WoW) "Klisterskyderen". og mange flere

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