ProZ.com global directory of translation services
 The translation workplace
Ideas
KudoZ home » Russian to English » Law (general)

справка

English translation: certificate


Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs
(or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.
GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Russian term or phrase:справка
English translation:certificate
Entered by: Galina Fazio
Options:
- Contribute to this entry
- Include in personal glossary

05:09 Feb 28, 2006
Russian to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general) / название документа
Russian term or phrase: справка
выдаваемая организацией работнику
Galina Fazio
United States
Local time: 04:59
certificate
Explanation:
In most cases, it is called a certificate.
Selected response from:

Margarita
United States
Local time: 04:59
Grading comment
Thank you, I found all answers helpful but used yours, it is more convenient for my case
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3certificate of smth
George Koundelev
4 +3certificate
Margarita
5 +1name of documentKARIN ISBELL
5proof
Dulat
3 +1(also) reference, or aegrotatSimon Gregory


  

Answers


2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
certificate of smth


Explanation:


George Koundelev
Local time: 13:59
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 79

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Kurt Porter: if there's a tie in time, I give my vote to the person with least Kudoz (if answers are same)
20 mins
  -> Thanks. This tie in time could be due to finding and copying a reference...

agree  Andrey Belousov
3 hrs
  -> Thanks

agree  xxxTatiana Nero
8 hrs
  -> Thanks

agree  Elena Volkovaya
13 hrs
  -> Thanks

disagree  KARIN ISBELL: I still insist on my answer. Certificate is svidetelstvo
18 hrs
  -> "Spravka" is "svidetelstvo" issued and *sertified* by some local administrative body...
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
certificate


Explanation:
In most cases, it is called a certificate.

Margarita
United States
Local time: 04:59
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you, I found all answers helpful but used yours, it is more convenient for my case

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Oksana Sandler: Exactly. It may vary in different cases, but generally - yes.
2 mins

agree  Ravindra Godbole
10 mins

agree  Andrey Belousov
3 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
(also) reference, or aegrotat


Explanation:
in addittion to good "generic" word certificate in Google is more specific. it might be appropriate in the previous context
Dictionary of Difficult Words - aegrotatFrom: www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/. tiscali ... aegrotat. n. 'he or she is ill'; certificate of student's illness for absence from university lectures or ...
www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/dictionaries/ difficultwords/data/d0000359.html - 13k - Сохранено в кэше - Похожие страницы


Simon Gregory
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Levan Namoradze
1 hr
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
name of document


Explanation:
Harper Collins

KARIN ISBELL
United States
Local time: 02:59
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 20

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Vitaly Apanovich
56 mins
  -> Thank you, Vitaly
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

1088 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
proof


Explanation:
Example:
Proof of Employment for [Name]
This letter is to confirm that [name] has been full-time employed by [employer], since [employment start date] as [position].

Also, proof of income (справка о доходах), proof of residence (справка о месте жительства), proof of employment (справка с места работы)

Dulat
Kazakhstan
Local time: 15:59
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 27
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)




Return to KudoZ list


KudoZ™ translation help
The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.



See also: