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Latest post 01-25-2010 8:35 AM by Stephan. 8 replies.
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  • 01-24-2010 2:41 PM

    Can anyone help me write a message in German?

    Evening all :)

    I just won a Beolab 5000 amp on eBay.de, and need to send the seller a message about postage for the item. Unfortunately I don't speak a word of German and wondered if anyone could help translate my message from English to German, and also to translate any message I get back from the seller? I know I could try Babelfish but I don't want to end up asking the seller their shoe size by mistake!

    TIA

    John

    President, Beomaster 8000 Appreciation Society

  • 01-24-2010 2:44 PM In reply to

    • 9 LEE
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    Re: Can anyone help me write a message in German?

    That's one of the luxuries of being a BeoWorld Member - superb translations from helpful friends! 

    I've been rescued many times from asking "does your dog cook noodles in high heels" when meaning to say "how much is postage" by some great people on here. Laughing

    Lee

    BeoWorld - Everything Bang & Olufsen

  • 01-24-2010 2:49 PM In reply to

    Re: Can anyone help me write a message in German?

    try this http://translate.google.de/?sl=de&tl=en#

    it makes mistakes 

    but then don't we all ?

    First B&O (1976) was a Beogram 1500 ... latest (2011) change has been to couple the BL11 with the BL6Ks *sounds superb*

  • 01-24-2010 3:11 PM In reply to

    Re: Can anyone help me write a message in German?

    I just send you a PM .....

    BS9000, BS2300, BC2, BL2500, BL3, Bl2, BS1, BV8, BC4, A8

  • 01-24-2010 3:39 PM In reply to

    • stotty1111
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    Re: Can anyone help me write a message in German?

    Hi there

    Have used language tools on google several times - never had a problem - might not be perfect, but if you also send the english version i think that helps!

    bon chance (good luck)

    tony

    I always try to operate using/following the KISS principle --  Keep it simple stupid!

  • 01-24-2010 4:07 PM In reply to

    Re: Can anyone help me write a message in German?

    stotty1111:

    Hi there

    Have used language tools on google several times - never had a problem - might not be perfect, but if you also send the english version i think that helps!

    bon chance (good luck)

    And a double translation can help pick up any discrepancies or potential misunderstandings

    The above to German:

    Hallo es

    Haben verwendete Sprache Tools auf google mehrmals - hatte nie ein Problem - vielleicht nicht perfekt sein, aber wenn Sie auch gerne die Englisch-Version Ich glaube, dass hilft!

    Bon chance (viel Glück)

    and the German back to English:

    Hello there

    Have used language tools on google several times - never had a problem - may not be perfect, but if you also like the English version I think that helps!

    Bon chance (good luck)

    Only bit "lost in translation" somewhere was "send" became "like" :D

    First B&O (1976) was a Beogram 1500 ... latest (2011) change has been to couple the BL11 with the BL6Ks *sounds superb*

  • 01-24-2010 4:13 PM In reply to

    Re: Can anyone help me write a message in German?

    Thanks all - I have had lots of offers of help. What a great forum with great members :)

    Would have been ok with French I reckon - my A Level French is rusty but servicable. No chance with any other languages though!!!

    President, Beomaster 8000 Appreciation Society

  • 01-25-2010 8:27 AM In reply to

    • TWG
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    Re: Can anyone help me write a message in German?

    Oha, the automatic "robot" german translation mentioned, above sounds very strange :-)

    If you still need the german translation please write me a PM with the details.

  • 01-25-2010 8:35 AM In reply to

    Re: Can anyone help me write a message in German?

    Feel free to drop me a PM, if you like a translation.

     

    Best regards

    Stephan

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