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Dutch words in general are insane. My favorite is Schildpad=turtle. Which literally means "shield Toad"
Exact same usage in German: Schildkröte.
But its not like the English language doesn't do the exact same thing.
Most languages: Ananas
English: pineapple
Same in Swedish, "sköldpadda". Literally shield toad.
Jokes on you, in Danish it is "Skildpadde". "Padde" is toad, sure, but "skild" doesn't really make any sense!
(Perhaps it is an ancient Danish word for shield (skjold), but no one would use it)
That's about on par with what I'd expect from Danes tbqhwyf