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Automobile Glossary GER>EN
Thread poster: Desmond Graal
Desmond Graal
Desmond Graal
Local time: 03:08
Spanish to English
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Dec 3, 2007

Hi there!

Would any kind soul tell me if there is a comprehensive and reliable German>English automobile glossary on the Internet? I've been commissioned a subtitling/translation project about the Audi4 and there are lots of terms relating to the engine, gears and shock absorbers. I want to check the terminology, but don't have any very reliable sources. I'm waiting for the client to give me some feedback, but I haven't heard anything yet.

Any ideas would be be greatly ... See more
Hi there!

Would any kind soul tell me if there is a comprehensive and reliable German>English automobile glossary on the Internet? I've been commissioned a subtitling/translation project about the Audi4 and there are lots of terms relating to the engine, gears and shock absorbers. I want to check the terminology, but don't have any very reliable sources. I'm waiting for the client to give me some feedback, but I haven't heard anything yet.

Any ideas would be be greatly appreciated.

All the best.

Desmond
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Kevin Fulton
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United States
Local time: 21:08
German to English
Nothing comprehensive Dec 4, 2007

Here are a couple that might help
DaimlerChrysler glossary
http://tinyurl.com/23l4cb

Here's a multilingual Bosch glossary. It's reliable, but disappointingly not comprehensive, especially since Bosch's translated manuals of generally of a high quality
http://tinyurl.com/2xp63o
 
Carola Stone
Carola Stone
Local time: 03:08
English to German
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For shockers, the best one is in my head. Dec 10, 2007

Hi Desmond,

For general automotive terms, I have found this one useful:
http://www.kfz-tech.de/Stichw/StichwA.htm

As far as shock absorbers are concerned, I am afraid the best one is in my head, having worked in the business for 11 years.

I might be able to help you with a term or two. Place them in the KudoZ section, and I will do what I can. You nev... See more
Hi Desmond,

For general automotive terms, I have found this one useful:
http://www.kfz-tech.de/Stichw/StichwA.htm

As far as shock absorbers are concerned, I am afraid the best one is in my head, having worked in the business for 11 years.

I might be able to help you with a term or two. Place them in the KudoZ section, and I will do what I can. You never know, you might get a few more suggestions and sites to guide you further.

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