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I often get questions like this, so I thought a Q&A section on this website might be helpful.
So ask away!
Now I’m NOT a dictionary (lots of good ones here), and I'm NOT offering to translate your German texts for free (start with a free online translator), but if you’re stuck for ideas, don’t know where to turn, or just curious about the world of German translation, then ask away and I’ll try and help.
Now, I'm a real person with a real job, so please don’t expect instant replies! (And its worth checking elsewhere on this site first to see if the information you need is already here........)
You could do better?
Do you translate German (or any other language) professionally? Do you think you could add to my answers or provide better ones? Then please feel free to do so! Just click on “Comment” under the relevant question and have your say.
Help and be helped – I shall be rewarding useful contributions which I think benefit my visitors by adding your contact details. After all, we all know how important it is to raise your online profile when you’re offering online language translation services.
Go on, ask!
Simply send me your question using the form below – but please browse through the questions asked by other visitors first (just scroll down) – because the information you’re looking for may just already be there.......
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