Ailie Macquarie
Have you ever wondered what Darth Vader would sound like if he spoke Esperanto? No? Well, we did—and we regret nothing.
We took 10 of the most iconic movie quotes of all time and translated them into Esperanto, the international language of peace, logic… and now, unintentional comedy.
It’s niche. It’s weird. And it’s hilarious.
1. “I am your father.” – Darth Vader, Star Wars
🟢 Esperanto: Mi estas via patro.
🔁 Back to English: “I am your father.”
💬 Comment: This one actually works. It sounds like a very stern man about to assign you homework instead of cutting off your hand.
2. “Say hello to my little friend!” – Tony Montana, Scarface
🟢 Esperanto: Diru saluton al mia eta amiko!
🔁 Back to English: “Say a greeting to my small friend.”
💬 Comment: Sounds less like a guy with a machine gun and more like you’re introducing your hamster to the neighbors.
3. “May the Force be with you.” – Star Wars
🟢 Esperanto: La Forto estu kun vi.
🔁 Back to English: “Let the Force be with you.”
💬 Comment: Legit sounds like Jedi Esperanto class 101. We love the gravitas.
4. “To infinity and beyond!” – Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story
🟢 Esperanto: Al senfino kaj plu!
🔁 Back to English: “To infinity and more!”
💬 Comment: Sounds like a motivational speaker who just discovered the word “boundless.”
5. “Why so serious?” – The Joker, The Dark Knight
🟢 Esperanto: Kial tiom serioze?
🔁 Back to English: “Why so seriously?”
💬 Comment: Somehow makes The Joker sound like your uncle who thinks you’re too uptight at Thanksgiving.
6. “Here’s looking at you, kid.” – Rick, Casablanca
🟢 Esperanto: Jen mi rigardas vin, infano.
🔁 Back to English: “Here I look at you, child.”
💬 Comment: This one went FULL creepy. Sounds like something from a haunted doll movie.
7. “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” – Dirty Dancing
🟢 Esperanto: Neniu metas Bebon en angulon.
🔁 Back to English: “No one puts Baby in a corner.”
💬 Comment: 10/10 translation, but somehow it feels like a warning from an IKEA safety manual.
8. “I’ll be back.” – The Terminator*
🟢 Esperanto: Mi revenos.
🔁 Back to English: “I will return.”
💬 Comment: Cool, calm, collected. Honestly, sounds like what you’d say after excusing yourself from a polite Esperanto tea party.
9. “Life is like a box of chocolates.” – Forrest Gump*
🟢 Esperanto: La vivo estas kiel skatolo da ĉokoladoj.
🔁 Back to English: “Life is like a box of chocolates.”
💬 Comment: Surprisingly beautiful. Makes you want to cry and learn case endings.
10. “You can’t handle the truth!” – A Few Good Men
🟢 Esperanto: Vi ne povas elteni la veron!
🔁 Back to English: “You cannot endure the truth!”
💬 Comment: Dramatic. Shakespearean. Slightly overcooked. Just like Jack Nicholson intended.
💡 Wait… What Is Esperanto?
Esperanto is a constructed language created in the late 1800s to promote world peace and better communication. It’s logical, has no irregular verbs, and yes—it’s still alive today! Thousands of people speak it, and it even has native speakers. (Yes, really.)
You can learn Esperanto for free on Duolingo or play the game Falos on Steam, where you can learn 100+ words in 100+ languages—including Esperanto!
🎬 Final Thoughts
Esperanto translations have a weirdly satisfying rhythm. Some sound like poetry, others like AI-generated fridge magnets—but all of them are funny as heck when you hear them in a dramatic movie voice.
Next time you’re watching a classic film, just imagine the entire cast speaking flawless Esperanto… and try not to laugh.
