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14:36 Oct 24, 2009
English to German translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Telecom(munications) / Mobile Phone Features
English term or phrase:mobile-to-mobile communications
"Allows for a conversational chat-like user experience with a single contact list for the most personal mobile-to-mobile communications"
Is this "Kommunikation von Handy zu Handy"? I'm slightly confused by the plural (communications).
Explanation: I would say it like that. So you don't lose the plural...
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OK in this case you can leave it as "Kommunikation von Handy zu Handy" or "Kommunikation zwischen Handys" as well (Handy won't become Handies in plural, since this is NOT an English word, but a German invention, and it does NOT follow the English grammar rules!)
'communications' is the more scientific term for the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information. It can be rendered into German as 'Fermeldewesen', but here it is simply "Kommunikation". You're right, the plural is confusing. Your translation is good.
Another suggestion: SMS-Kommunikation von Mobiltelefon zu Mobiltelefon
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Gespräche von Handy zu Handy
Explanation: I would say it like that. So you don't lose the plural...
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 16 mins (2009-10-24 14:53:28 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
OK in this case you can leave it as "Kommunikation von Handy zu Handy" or "Kommunikation zwischen Handys" as well (Handy won't become Handies in plural, since this is NOT an English word, but a German invention, and it does NOT follow the English grammar rules!)
Markus Hoedl Spain Local time: 05:35 Specializes in field Native speaker of: German PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you, Markus Hoedl. I should have explained this bit is about texting (sms) and not about speaking on the phone. My fault.
Asker: Thank you. And I agree with your point on the German word Handy.
für die meisten Verbindungen zwischen mobilen Endgeräten
Explanation: die Kommunikation kann man wohl kaum ins Deutsche retten. Gespräche sind es ja in dem Sinne auch nicht. Deshalb dieser Vorschlag.
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na das mit den meisten habe ich ja wohl falsch gelesen.... Gemeint ist doch eine besonders persönliche/vertrauliche/intime (?) Art der Kommunikation zwischen mobilen Endgeräten, oder verstehe ich das falsch? Ist da die Anzeige der SMS, die hin und hergehen in Chat-Form gemeint (wie bei Smartphones)?
Andrea Martínez Germany Local time: 05:35 Works in field Native speaker of: German PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: Ich denke schon, daß genau das gemeint ist. Insofern bin ich mir nicht so sicher, ob "Verbindungen" paßt, weil das m.E. eher an Gespräche denken läßt. Aber vielen Dank für Ihren Beitrag.
Reference information: • Communication — The communicating of information. The exchange of information between individuals, for example, by means of speaking, writing, or using a common system of signs or behavior.
• Communications — The technology and systems used for sending and receiving messages, for example, postal, telephone, radio, TV and the Internet. The tactics used to execute a marcom (marketing communication) strategy, for example, advertising, PR, sales promotion, events....
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