I am sending e-mails to a friend in Italy, he does not completely understand English
2006-09-25 06:45:53 · 9 answers · asked by Judith R 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
don't use babelfish and other programs, because often they give a wrong translation. if you want you can contact me, i'm not perfect, but i speak italian fluently, i'll translate it if you want
2006-09-25 07:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by speedy_biondalez 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use babelfish or freetranslation.com to translate simples sentences.
However, it will most likely mistranslate
-idiomatic phrases (English phrases, as well as literally translating a sentence that is idiomatic in Italian)
-all slang
-words with multiple meanings in English (especially if you are not using the primary definition)
-sentence structure changes between English and Italian
-reflexive verbs
-certain verb tenses. Imperfect and present progressive are most likely to be translated incorrectly. For example, it will translate 'I used to dance' as 'Ho usato per ballare'. Literally, 'I used (something) to dance', instead of 'Io ballavo' (In the past, I danced habitually). Also, the infinitive is used sometimes instead of the present progressive, usually when used as a noun.
Also, it may place adjectives and adverbs in the wrong place. While this is not a major concern, it can still detract from easily understanding the letter. If you're not willing to avoid those examples, your letter can end up a meaningless string of verbs and adjectives.
The best way to get an accurate translation is to have a fluent speaker translate it for you. Otherwise, start studying Italian! Learning foreign languages is always useful. :)
2006-09-25 07:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by lauren under water 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to people telling you to use those online tools. These tools can only translate very simple sentences. Beyond that, the results are unpredictable. Since you don't know Italian (you asked for help, didn't you?), you can't verify the accuracy of the translation. Your Italian friend might misunderstand you. Why are people still bothering to pay a lot of money and spending a lot of time going to foreign language classes while these online tools are readily available? Don't you ever wonder? Because these tools don't work right. "No pain no gain" is still true. No cutting corner, no easy way.
2006-09-25 07:18:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a free tool that will translate anything you type in English into other languages. Italian is on the list so it should be able to help you out with your request.
2006-09-25 06:49:48 · answer #4 · answered by HomSupLo75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of coure it can be translated. You can use babel fish translator, search for it on google...you can write the letter in English and then just click translate to which language. Or else you can send your e-mail in English and your friend can translate it if he or she doesn't understand everything.
2006-09-25 06:57:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure thing chikadee! Use Babblefish! It was my FAV when I was in German in highschool! It does all sorts of languages! There is a free translation, and a paid .... I always used free though
2006-09-25 06:49:09 · answer #6 · answered by crazypantsmcgee69 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Caro/a, sto cercando una stanza nel centro di____ Studiero a ______ e mi piacerebbe una stanza vicino___. Vorrei condividere una stanza con dei ragazzi/e italiani. arrivero in ___ il 7 di ottobre. Sono interessata nell'a stanza pero ho qualche domande. il prezzo include tutti i costi anche il calore? c'e l'internet? Cuanta e la distanza dal centro e da ___? Quale la grandezza del letto? Cuanto e il deposito? Per quanto tempo si puo usare la stanza? Si puo lavare la biancheria? Io sono una studente inglese di 20 anni. Vorrei la stanza per 9 mesi. Per favore mandami un e-mail percho ho bisogno di una stanza presto. Ha delle foto della stanza? Grazie
2016-03-18 01:12:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babel Fish is the correct tool.
but its a tool at Alta Vista,
AND THE CORRECT LINK IS HERE:
http://world.altavista.com/tr
Hope this helps!
2006-09-25 06:54:48 · answer #8 · answered by norcalirish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can use any of the translation websites. Watch out for pop-ups and chose which one suits you.
http://www.babblefish.com/babblefish/
http://www.freetranslation.com/free/
http://babelfish.altavista.com/
http://www.translation-guide.com/free_online_translations.htm
http://www.worldlingo.com/en/products_services/worldlingo_translator.html
2006-09-25 06:49:37 · answer #9 · answered by wisechineseguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋