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Translator's note to explain marking system
Thread poster: Mariana Rohlig Sa
Mariana Rohlig Sa
Mariana Rohlig Sa  Identity Verified
Germany
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Jul 28, 2011

I am translating a certificate from German into English. Should I include a translator's note explaining in brief the German 1-6 marking system?
 
Witold Chocholski
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Poland
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I think so Jul 28, 2011

In my opinion, yes. That's what I taught at least

All the best
W
 
B D Finch
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France
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French to English
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Why not? Jul 28, 2011

You could probably have done it in the time it took to post this question!
 
Mariana Rohlig Sa
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Germany
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TOPIC STARTER
Done! :) Jul 28, 2011

All done
 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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Portugal
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English to Portuguese
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Yes Jul 28, 2011

unless it is a certified or sworn translation...
 
Tina Vonhof (X)
Tina Vonhof (X)
Canada
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Dutch to English
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Always Jul 28, 2011

You can always add a translator's note, even to certified translations, as long as it is in a footnote (not in the text) and clearly identified as "translator's note" (I usually underline it).
 


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