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***Liz*** · 09-16-2009, 09:42 AM

We are trying to help a user from Italy, get some parts hes needing. So far we have been chatting using the online translators BUT the language barrier is still there

I figured with as many members we have... someone may be able to step up and help us communicate.

PM me if you can help.

Thanks!

oldcarfart · 09-16-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Liz

We are trying to help a user from Italy, get some parts hes needing. So far we have been chatting using the online translators BUT the language barrier is still there

I figured with as many members we have... someone may be able to step up and help us communicate.

PM me if you can help.

Thanks!

IF you can get them to email you convert using "babelfish.com"

***Liz*** · 09-16-2009, 10:10 AM

That is what we have been using. You lose a lot in the translation,

**70cst** · 09-16-2009, 12:47 PM

LIZ...I don't speak Italian, "Heck" I barely speak English but you might try a local college...they may have a person who speak Italian. Just a thought.
Good Luck.

msgross · 09-16-2009, 12:57 PM

I'm sure we have some Spanish speaking users that might be able to assist. Both are latin based languages so it's worth a shot.

K.ronic · 09-16-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

I'm sure we have some Spanish speaking users that might be able to assist. Both are latin based languages so it's worth a shot.

This is true. I lived in Italy for a short time (sorry I've lost it all or I would have PM'd you already) and my Italian friends could understand enough Spanish to get by just fine when they went to Spain. There are differences, of course, but there are enough similarities to make it understandable.

PanelDeland · 09-16-2009, 02:43 PM

The biggest problem with this type of translating is that not many languages have technical translations.I hope you find someone to help Liz.

69GMCLonghorn · 09-16-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

The biggest problem with this type of translating is that not many languages have technical translations.I hope you find someone to help Liz.

Just use the word "THING" to describe anything overly technical.

Also, wouldn't it be easier for the Italian to find someone over there who can translate to and from English?? That would seem to be the easier way to go. After all, it's him (her?) that needs the help, right? Make 'em work a little...

68gmsee · 09-16-2009, 04:06 PM

As PanelDeland mentioned, even if you can find an Italian speaking person here on this forum, the differences in terminology for the mechanisms may be a problem.

I have a friend that moved here from England many years ago. I had to basically interpret for him at the auto parts on some items. Their description of some parts is different than what we use.

Over here, a lot of parts houses along the border or where there are a lot of people that speak Spanish only, keep an auto parts translation book by the counter.

09-16-2009, 09:42 AM	#1
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	Does anyone speak Italian? We are trying to help a user from Italy, get some parts hes needing. So far we have been chatting using the online translators BUT the language barrier is still there I figured with as many members we have... someone may be able to step up and help us communicate. PM me if you can help. Thanks!

09-16-2009, 10:10 AM	#3
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	Re: Does anyone speak Italian? That is what we have been using. You lose a lot in the translation,

09-16-2009, 12:47 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Does anyone speak Italian? LIZ...I don't speak Italian, "Heck" I barely speak English but you might try a local college...they may have a person who speak Italian. Just a thought. Good Luck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-16-2009, 12:57 PM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Does anyone speak Italian? I'm sure we have some Spanish speaking users that might be able to assist. Both are latin based languages so it's worth a shot. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-16-2009, 02:43 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Does anyone speak Italian? The biggest problem with this type of translating is that not many languages have technical translations.I hope you find someone to help Liz. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-16-2009, 04:06 PM	#9
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Does anyone speak Italian? As PanelDeland mentioned, even if you can find an Italian speaking person here on this forum, the differences in terminology for the mechanisms may be a problem. I have a friend that moved here from England many years ago. I had to basically interpret for him at the auto parts on some items. Their description of some parts is different than what we use. Over here, a lot of parts houses along the border or where there are a lot of people that speak Spanish only, keep an auto parts translation book by the counter.



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