Calcutta -> Kolkata, WTH?? (1 Viewer)

[donato]

I've always wondered by we use the British version of the names of Spain (España), Germany (Deutschland), Italy, etc. instead of just calling them what they actually named their own freaking countries.

It works both ways. Other countries do the same. Some countries take things even further. For example, Spanish-speaking countries will actually change people's names.

Royal Names in Spanish | American in Spain


"...they are translated into their Spanish equivalent. For instance, the current monarch of England is called Reina Isabel. She and her husband, Principe Felipe have a son, Principe Carlos, who is next in line to the throne. Carlos has two sons, Principe Guillermo and Principe Enrique...the Spanish news media speak of Carlos y Camila and their new daughter-in-law, Catalina Middleton."

 

[soupcan dan]

is it true kenner is now kennebrah?

 

[saintmdterps]

Blame the British for the "westernized" pronunciations and spellings.

Now it's time for Confucius to revert to K'ung-fu-tzu

 

[porculator]

I've always wondered why we call it Japan

#freethenippon