Translations of HBP - how the names are translated

[Maureen]

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> >Geoff
> > I get more chuckles out of JKR's play on other names - Diagon Alley,
> > Knockturn Alley, Grimmauld Place, Umbridge, Little Whinging for example.
>
Caro:
> As a non-native I do not get all of these as funny. The street names I
> understand, but what is it with the others? Can you explain, because
> in German they just keep them the way they are...
> 



Grimmauld Place - Grim Old Place, a perfect description of the Black house
Umbridge - to take umbrage with someone means to take offense.  
Something that she causes frequently.
Little Whinging - whinge means to whine and moan and complain - sounds a 
bit like a few residents there.

I love these little details in the books!

Maureen