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'''Gobbledegook''' is the native language of the [[Goblin]]s. [[Bartemius Crouch Sr.|Barty Crouch Sr.]], [[Dirk Cresswell]], and [[Albus Dumbledore]] are known non-Goblin speakers. There is only one word of Gobbledegook specifically stated in the series, ''bladvak'', which, according to [[Ludovic Bagman|Ludo Bagman]], means pickaxe. It is the only Gobbledegook word that Bagman knows. |
'''Gobbledegook''' is the native language of the [[Goblin]]s. [[Bartemius Crouch Sr.|Barty Crouch Sr.]], [[Dirk Cresswell]], and [[Albus Dumbledore]] are known non-Goblin speakers. There is only one word of Gobbledegook specifically stated in the series, ''bladvak'', which, according to [[Ludovic Bagman|Ludo Bagman]], means pickaxe. It is the only Gobbledegook word that Bagman knows. |
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| − | During the series it has been spoken two times: in [[Three Broomsticks Inn|The Three Broomsticks]], by two goblins defrauded by [[Ludovic Bagman|Ludo]]; and by [[Dirk Cresswell]] and the goblins [[Gornuk]] and [[Griphook]], |
+ | During the series it has been spoken two times: in [[Three Broomsticks Inn|The Three Broomsticks]], by two goblins defrauded by [[Ludovic Bagman|Ludo]]; and by [[Dirk Cresswell]] and the goblins [[Gornuk]] and [[Griphook]], while they were on the run from the [[Snatchers]]. |
It has been described as a harsh, rasping language, which makes it sound distinctly inhuman. |
It has been described as a harsh, rasping language, which makes it sound distinctly inhuman. |
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A goblin, speaker of gobbledegook
Gobbledegook is the native language of the Goblins. Barty Crouch Sr., Dirk Cresswell, and Albus Dumbledore are known non-Goblin speakers. There is only one word of Gobbledegook specifically stated in the series, bladvak, which, according to Ludo Bagman, means pickaxe. It is the only Gobbledegook word that Bagman knows.
During the series it has been spoken two times: in The Three Broomsticks, by two goblins defrauded by Ludo; and by Dirk Cresswell and the goblins Gornuk and Griphook, while they were on the run from the Snatchers.
It has been described as a harsh, rasping language, which makes it sound distinctly inhuman.
Etymology
Gobbledegook, or Gibberish, are words that are nonsense.
See also
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows