 Member since Mar '03
Working languages: English to German |
|    Jana Uhlik
Reliable, Efficient and Accurate Expert
San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize Local time: 14:33 CST (GMT-6)
Native in: German  | | |
Freelancer,  Verified member, ProZ.com Moderator | | Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization | | Specializes in: | | IT (Information Technology) | Telecom(munications) |
| Also works in: | | Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting | Computers: Hardware | | Computers: Software | Computers: Systems, Networks | | Cosmetics, Beauty | Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino | | General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters | Marketing / Market Research | | Media / Multimedia | Tourism & Travel | | Computers (general) |
More Less | English to German - Standard rate: 0.13 EUR per word / 35 EUR per hour
| | Questions answered: 56, Questions asked: 11 Easy / 22 PRO, PRO-level points: 86 | 28 entries| Outsourcer name | Country | LWA  | Comment | Outsourcer feedback | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Very friendly professionals | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Very nice professional people, good rates | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | All projects ran smoothly. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Adrienne and Yossi are a pleasure to work with. | We work with Jana more or less on a daily basis and will continue to do so. She is a pleasure to work with. | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Very pleasant and professional people to work with. Long payment terms, but pricing is ok and payment is on time. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Very nice and professional people. Pleasure to work with Erez and Shy. Rates as low as expected in Israel but paid on time. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Very pleasant to work with Margot. Rates are ok and are paid after approx. 60 days. Translation and proofreading jobs are interesting and well prepared for translators to work with. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Hülya is very pleasant to work with. Payment was on time. | Thank you very much. | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Austin is very nice to work with, friendly and professional communication. Average rates, but very prompt (early!) payment.. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 2 | It took many weeks and a lot of e-mails before they paid me. I would be careful - advance payment should be considered. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 1 | I had worked with Solana on a couple of jobs, but she has left the company and there are many problems with payments at the moment. I would NOT recommend to work for them. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Yossi is a pleasure to work with and always tries to go the extra mile to help. Nice jobs, sometimes tight deadlines, payment sometimes a bit late, but always within a reasonable timeframe. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 3 | Just did 1 short job for them, which was paid after 1 reminder. PM: Kostas Barbopoulos. First and little odd contact: "Biswas" (victorcasablanca). Payment by "Xyros" which is also the website orig | I hope we will have more jobs for you in the future. | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Very nice and professional people. Pleasure to work with them. Projects are being prepared exceptionally well. Payment on time. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Matt is great to work with. He is professional, friendly and pays on time. I would work for him anytime again. | Thank you very much Jana for your kind comments. It was my great pleasure to cooperate with you as well, and I have no doubt that we will have more opportunities for working together in the future | | Hidden | Hidden | 4 | I have worked with Aviva for several years and it has always been a pleasant cooperation. The rates are as expected in Israel and payment is usually on time. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Great people to work with. Well organized and pay on time. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Very pleasant and professional people to work with. Interesting jobs, good rates. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Nice people to work with, very efficient job management system. PMs are helpful, friendly and available. Jobs are usually short and have a tight deadline. Long payment terms, but usually pay on time. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Uta is very pleasant to work with and very professional. Prompt payment and great communication. | Danke, Jana! Ich hoffe, wir können noch viele "Job-Eier" zusammen aufklopfen. | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | I worked with Hans and Florian and had a very pleasant professional relationship with them. They are competent and efficient and I would work for them anytime again. Great agency. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Very nice, helpful and friendly PMs, payment terms long, but usually pay on time, very practical online job system. Jobs are usually short with a tight deadline. Usually lots of work available. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Very professional and friendly PMs and excellent systems. Fast payment, very good communications. A pleasure to work with! | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Excellent agency, very professional PMs and systems. Fast payment. A pleasure to work with! | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Very friendly and professional communication, nice jobs, definitely recommendable. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 2 | In the meantime, payment practices have become really bad, so unless this changes I doubt that I will take more jobs from them. The Spanish branch seems to be less problematic, but I'd be careful. | ... | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | It is a pleasure to work with Rose at Bright Translation Services. Jobs are interesting, everything is well organized, questions are answered quickly and efficiently, and payment is prompt. Excellent! | It is very nice to know you, Jana. Thank you for your support to us. :) | | Hidden | Hidden | 5 | Maria is wonderful to work with, she is friendly, knowledgeable and a real professional. Payment is always on time. One of my favorite agencies! | Thank you Jana, same to you! |
More Less | Sample translations submitted: 3 | Source text - English
All travel is now merely a means of moving a camera from place to place, all travellers are ruled by the all-powerful lens. Visitors old-fashioned enough to wish only to stand and look with their anachronistic eyes are shoved aside by the photographers, who take it for granted that while they do their ritual focusing, nothing else may move or cross their vision. Those peculiar souls without a camera must step aside for those more properly occupied, must wait while the rituals take place, and must bide their time while whole coaches stop and unleash upon the landscape the Instamatic God. And the populations of whole countries seeing themselves cannibalised, swallowed up, vacuumed into the black-ringed staring eye, wrench what they can from the cannibals. You want picture my house, my camel? You pay.
None of this would matter, perhaps, if anything worthwhile was being accomplished. If all the constant busyness and clicking produced, at its end, what had not existed before, images of beauty captured or truth told. But, sadly, this isn't so. The camera is simply graffiti made respectable.
The camera is the means by which we stamp ourselves on everything we see, under cover of recording the Wonders of the World already wonderfully
recorded by professionals and on sale at every corner bookshop and newsagent. But what use to show Aunt Maud, back home, postcards of the Tuscan landscape, since we are not in the picture to prove that we were there?
No stretch of rocks has verity unless I am within it. No monument exists
but for my wife, leaning against it. No temple is of interest without my face beside it, grinning. With my camera I appropriate everything beautiful, possess it, shrink it, domesticate it, and reproduce it on my blank sitting-room wall to prove to a selected audience of friends and family the one absolutely vital fact about these beauties: I saw them, I was there, I photographed them, and, ergo, they are.
from "Amateur Photography: the World as it isn't and our Fred" by Jill Tweedie in the Guardian | Translation - German
Alle Reisen dienen inzwischen nur noch dem einzigen Zweck, eine Kamera von einem Ort zu einem anderen zu transportieren – und alle Reisenden gehorchen dem Kommando des allmächtigen Objektivs. Wer noch in altmodischer Manier einfach bloß dastehen und den Blick entgegen dem Zeitgeist mit eigenen Augen genießen möchte, wird alsbald von Fotografen beiseite geschubst, die es als ihr gutes Recht ansehen, dass sich bei ihrem Fokussierritual niemand bewegen und schon gar nicht durchs Bild laufen darf. Diese eigentümlichen Zeitgenossen ohne Kameras müssen für die anständig ausgestatteten Kamerabesitzer zur Seite treten, warten, bis die Rituale stattgefunden haben, und sich in Geduld fassen, während ganze Busse anhalten und den "Instamatic"-Gott auf die Landschaft loslassen. Und die Bevölkerungen ganzer Länder, die zusehen müssen, wie sie verschluckt, konsumiert und von schwarz umränderten, starrenden Augen aufgesogen werden, entreißen diesen Kannibalen soviel wie möglich. Du wollen Bild von meine Haus, meine Kamel? Dann du müssen zahlen.
All dies wäre ja nicht weiter gravierend, wenn dadurch irgendetwas Bedeutendes geleistet würde und wenn all diese unaufhörliche Geschäftigkeit und Knipserei am Ende etwas Neues einfangen würde, was es noch nie gab: Bilder von einmaliger Schönheit oder Einblicke in die Wahrheit. Aber das ist leider nicht der Fall. Die Kamera ist inzwischen nichts weiter als die salonfähige Version von Graffiti.
Mit einer Kamera drücken wir allem, was wir sehen, unseren persönlichen Stempel auf, und zwar unter dem Deckmäntelchen, dass wir die Wunder der Welt für die Nachwelt aufzeichnen müssen - als ob diese nicht schon wunderbar von professionellen Fotografen abgelichtet worden und an jeder Ecke auf den Büchertischen und bei den Nachrichtenagenturen zu kaufen wären. Aber was nützt es uns schon, Tante Sofie zu Hause einen Haufen Postkarten von der toskanischen Landschaft zu zeigen, wenn wir nicht mit auf dem Bild sind und damit den Beweis liefern, dass wir wirklich dort waren?
Keine Klippe ist tatsächlich vorhanden, bevor ich darauf stehe. Kein Denkmal existiert, bevor meine Frau sich dagegen lehnt. Ohne mein grinsendes Gesicht daneben ist kein Tempel wirklich bedeutsam. Mit meiner Kamera eigne ich mir alles Schöne an, besitze es, mache es kleiner, zähme es und dann wird es auf meiner leeren Wohnzimmerwand reproduziert, um einem ausgewählten Kreis von Freunden und Verwandten die einzige, absolut entscheidende Tatsache über diese Schönheiten unter Beweis zu stellen: Ich habe sie gesehen, ich war dort, ich habe sie fotografiert, folglich existieren sie.
Aus: „Amateur Photography: the World as it isn't and our Fred“ von Jill Tweedie in The Guardian.
| | Source text - English
The problem of being awkward with introductions is not, for many, an “unusual situation.” You may find that you are often uncertain about whether to introduce someone using their first name, last name, or both; about whether to use a qualifier (“this is my friend, ______”); even about whether or not it is in fact your responsibility to introduce two people in a given situation. But all of this is small potatoes compared with the seemingly inevitable mingling nightmare of having to introduce someone whose name you have forgotten.
It’s one thing to forget someone’s name if you’ve met them only once or twice, or if you haven’t seen them in a while. But all too often it’s someone whose name you really should know, and who is going to be insulted to find out you don’t. In other words, a faux pas in the making.
This is absolute agony when it happens, and I’ve watched hundreds of minglers try to deal with different ways, ranging from exuberant apology (“Oh GOD, I’m so sorry, JEEZ, wow, I can’t believe I’ve forgotten your name!”) to throwing up their hands and walking away. But there are better ways to deal with this kind of mental slip. Next time you draw a blank while making introductions, try the following ploy:
Force them to introduce themselves. This is the smoothest and most effective way to handle your memory lapse. When it’s done well, no one will ever suspect you. If you have forgotten one person’s name in the group, turn to that person first and smile. Then turn invitingly to a person whose name you do remember and say, “This is Linden Bond,” turning back casually toward the forgotten person. The person whose name you haven’t mentioned yet will automatically (it’s a reflex) say “Nice to meet you, Linden, I’m Sylvia Cooper,” and usually offer a hand to shake. | Translation - German
Dumm da zu stehen, wenn man jemanden vorstellen muss – das ist für viele Menschen gar nicht mal so ungewöhnlich. Womöglich sind Sie sich nicht sicher, wie Sie jemanden vorstellen sollen: mit dem Vornamen, Nachnamen oder mit beiden Namen, oder auch mit einer Erläuterung wie „das ist mein Freund Sowieso“. Oft fällt schon die Entscheidung schwer, ob Sie überhaupt dafür zuständig sind, zwei Personen in einer bestimmten Situation vorzustellen. Aber das sind alles „Peanuts“ verglichen mit dem scheinbar unvermeidlich zu Komplikationen führenden Albtraum, jemanden vorstellen zu müssen, dessen Namen Sie vergessen haben.
Den Namen von jemandem zu vergessen, den man nur ein- oder zweimal getroffen oder länger nicht mehr gesehen hat, ist eine Sache. Aber allzu oft handelt es sich um jemanden, dessen Namen Sie wirklich wissen sollten und der beleidigt reagieren wird, wenn er herausfindet, dass dem nicht so ist. Mit anderen Worten: ein Fauxpas ist unvermeidlich.
Wem das passiert, der leidet wahre Qualen. Ich habe Hunderte von Menschen in Gesellschaft dabei beobachtet, wie sie damit auf unterschiedliche Art und Weise umgehen. Die Palette reicht von überschwänglichen Entschuldigungen („Oh GOTT, es tut mir so Leid!“, „Ach du meine Güte!“, „Auweia, ich kann es nicht fassen, wie konnte ich Ihren Namen bloß vergessen!“ ) bis zu hilflosen Gesten und dem Rückzug. Dabei gibt es bessere Möglichkeiten, mit so einem geistigen Ausrutscher umzugehen. Wenn Sie das nächste Mal bei einer Vorstellung unter Vergesslichkeit leiden, versuchen Sie es mit folgendem Trick:
Bringen Sie die andere Person dazu, sich selbst vorzustellen. Dies ist die eleganteste und sicherste Methode, Ihren momentanen Gedächtnisverlust zu überspielen. Wenn Sie das gut anstellen, wird Ihnen niemand etwas anmerken. Falls Sie den Namen einer Person innerhalb einer Gruppe vergessen haben, wenden Sie sich zunächst an diese Person und lächeln Sie. Wenden Sie sich dann einladend an eine Person, an deren Namen Sie sich erinnern, und sagen Sie „Das ist Linden Bond“. Wenden Sie sich dann wie zufällig wieder in Richtung der Person, deren Namen Sie vergessen haben. Die Person, deren Namen Sie noch nicht genannt haben, wird automatisch sagen: „Hallo Linden, ich heiße Sylvia Cooper“ (es handelt sich hier um einen Reflex) und normalerweise die Hand zur Begrüßung ausstrecken.
| | English to German: Gleichrichter | Source text - English
The rectifier offers the latest in switch-mode technology for space-saving systems in demanding telecom applications. The very compact design, combined with high efficiency, low acoustic noise and superior control and protection features, represents a new generation of telecom power focusing on high power density and reliability.
The rectifier’s design is based on the latest constant power technology concept that matches the type of constant power loads used in today’s telecommunications systems. Constant power matching requires fewer rectifier units than conventional current-limited rectifiers for the same site load. Savings of up to 20 percent can be realized.
Sinusoidal input current gives very low Total Harmonic Distorsion (THD). Further to this a wide input voltage range, 6kV surge protection, CAN bus communication interface and easy and safe installation by hot bus plug-in capability are additional features that make the rectifier the superior choice for meeting modern telecom power requirements.
| Translation - German
Für platzsparende Systeme bei Telekommunikationsanwendungen mit hoher Anforderung bietet der Gleichrichter das neueste in der Switch-Mode-Technologie. Seine sehr kompakte Bauweise, kombiniert mit hoher Effizienz, niedrigem Schallpegel und besten Regel- und Schutzeigenschaften, repräsentiert eine neue Generation dieser Telekommunikationsgeräte, die sich auf Hochleistungsdichte und Zuverlässigkeit konzentriert.
Die Bauweise des Gleichrichters basiert auf dem neuesten Technologiekonzept für konstante Leistung - passend zur Art der gleichmäßigen Leistungslast, die in heutigen Telekommunikationssystemen verwendet wird. Gleichmäßige Leistungsanpassung erfordert für die gleiche Site-Last weniger Gleichrichtergeräte als konventionelle strombegrenzende Gleichrichter. Es können bis zu 20 Prozent eingespart werden.
Durch sinusförmige Eingangspannung sinkt insgesamt die harmonische Verzerrung (THD = Total Harmonic Distorsion). Weitere Eigenschaften neben diesem breitgefächerten Spannungsspektrum sind der 6kV Spannungsschutz, das CAN-Bus-Kommunikationsinterface und einfache, sichere Installation durch die Hot-Bus-Plugin-Fähigkeit, die den Gleichrichter zur ersten Wahl machen, wenn es darum geht, modernen Telekommunikationsleistungsanforderungen zu genügen.
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More Less | | Years of translation experience: 11. Registered at ProZ.com: Mar 2002. Became a member: Mar 2003. | | | N/A | | ATA, ITA, tekom | | Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Catalyst, Dreamweaver, Frontpage, MetaTexis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, MS Publisher, Pagemaker, Passolo, Powerpoint, SDL TRADOS, SDLX, STAR Transit, Wordfast | | | | http://www.proz.com/profile/32084 | | English (PDF) | | Jana Uhlik endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines. | | About me
My special areas are technical documents (computer HW/SW, Internet and telecommunications, IT general, online help files, website and software localization, networking equipment, security devices, Internet, search engines and training modules).
I have also translated texts and documents in many other areas of expertise (see keywords) and offer editing and proofreading besides translations.
I have a degree as a legal assistant and worked as Chief Project Manager and Chief Translator at a German translation company after 16 years with BMW in Munich, Germany, as Purchasing Officer for IT equipment and Trainer for MS Office programs.
My rates depend on the size, format and content of the project and usually start at Euro 0,12/word. In general, I review the translation project and let you know latest within a day, usually within a couple of hours, how much I would charge and which deadline I could offer. I also offer discounts for long-term clients with regular jobs and for large projects.
My references are excellent and all my clients (in the UK, USA, France, Germany, Israel, Australia, Ireland, Belize, New Zealand and the Czech Republic) are very satisfied with my work, which is always done efficiently, correctly and on time. Please see the entries in the section WWA.
Clients I have worked with include CS Fachübersetzungen, Languageworks, Cabessa Translations, Twigg's Translations, Jensen Localization, New-Global Translations, Apex Translations, InfoResearch, MSEO (Global Vibration), Red Shepherd Translations (now Ampertrans), Abracadabra Translations, ABC Translations, TeamOffice, Alboum & Associates Language Services, InterOffice, NetTranslators, Language and Culture, Moravia IT, VanceInfo, and more.
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Keywords: Administration, architecture, arts, automobile industry, banking, commercial correspondence, contracts, cosmetics, culture, data processing, documentation, education, environmental protection, examinations, exhibitions, home appliances, hotel trade, informatics, internet, IT, law general, legal, linguistics, literature general, marketing, personal documents, psychology, public relations, questionnaires, religion, software, telecommunications, testing procedures, tourism, web sites, proofreading
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