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Nadja W.

Nadja W.

Professional Translator (German/Swiss German-English) | + Subtitling

Fast, accurate, and reliable native English translations submitted on time; striving to deliver great quality, precise, and meticulous translations that sound great and really focus on context and content, conveying your intended message in the best possible way. My clients are engaging with a broader audience, and if you need improvement on your user or stakeholder engagement, I write translations, content, and subtitles that describe your products and ideas in a way that attracts users and gets your message across. I will conduct detailed and comprehensive research on your industry and choose the words and terms that best conform to the English language and jargon within your field. IS THIS WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR? ➜ Excellent and efficient German-to-English translations ➜ Native English localisation ➜ Fast, accurate translations that are delivered on time ➜ Thorough research and using the right terms for your content ➜ Translations delivered in the required format ➜ 100% human translations that are tailored to an English-speaking audience ➜ No AI, Google, MT, or word-for-word translations that sound strange, awkward or are grammatically incorrect ➜ Specialised dictionaries, glossaries, and translation tools for optimum results ➜ Streamlined processes to help you achieve your desired results ➜ A multilingual editor and proofreader ➜ Great and consistent communication and feedback throughout the entire process ➜ The implementation of best practices ➜ Proofread and quality-checked translations ➜ Your content being kept confidential (and I am happy to sign an NDA) ➜ No hidden costs or surprises; if you prefer, I can quote you on the ‘per word’ or 'per minute' rate upfront EXPERTISE: Translation | Audiovisual Translation | Subtitling | Proofreading | Editing | Transcreation | Localisation/Localization If this sounds like a good fit, then ➜ NEXT STEP: 🟢 Click the green ‘Invite to Job’ button in the top right-hand corner 💬 Send me a personalised message detailing your requirements, and I will gladly set up a short consultation with you to discuss your strategy and answer any questions you may have A STRONG BACKGROUND IN: ➜ HR/Recruitment: Writing and translating CVs/résumés, cover letters, job descriptions, training courses, etc. ➜ Business/Commercial: Documents, newsletters, correspondence, training materials, articles, press releases, etc. ➜ Real Estate: Listing descriptions, marketing content, websites, brochures, course materials, business letters, contracts and correspondence, etc. ➜ Sport: Articles, interviews, blogs, websites, product descriptions, brochures, videos, etc. ➜ Marketing: Marketing content, product listings, social media content, market/marketing research and surveys, transcreation, localisation, etc. ➜ Hospitality: Menus, recipes, marketing content, training materials (front and back of house), F&B management, HR documents, etc. ➜ Tourism/Leisure: Websites, brochures, marketing material, blogs, videos, etc. ➜ Subtitling: German, Swiss German, and/or English, including subtitle formatting and synchronisation, and srt. file creation. ABOUT ME: ⏱️ 6+ years of relevant professional experience as a native English translator and proofreader ✍️ Specialising in German-to-English translation, localisation, subtitling & proofreading 🇩🇪 🇨🇭 🇦🇹 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 Fully trilingual and bringing forth an excellent command of these languages: Swiss German, German, and English (Germany, Switzerland, Austria, UK, or US English) 🇨🇭 Dual National: Swiss and South African ✈️ Travelled and worked throughout Europe and South Africa 📖 A Bachelor of Commerce degree and German Abitur 📖 Skilled in Terminology and Processes 📖 Solid grasp of nuances, idioms, and various regional dialects and customs 📖 Impeccable grammar, vocabulary, and style consistency ✍️ Offering 100% human translation; your content will be tailored to an English-speaking audience ✍️ Detail-oriented: skilled, organised, and great proofreading skills ⏱️ Always striving to add value and deliver quality translations on time P.S. If you are unsure about what works best for your particular niche, or you have not had your work translated before, and are unsure about what to look out for, then send me a personalised message and I would be happy to offer you guidance and answer any questions you may have.

🇿🇦Johannesburg, South Africa$25/hr100% JSS5.00 (2)Since Aug 2021

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Last 6 months ÷ 6

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Total earnings
$12k

Billed in all: $12k

World#182,723 / 412k
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Per project
$1.5k
Projects, last 6 months
0
World#209,850 / 412k
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Projects in all
8
63% fixed37% hourly
World#223,560 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#1,177 / 2,548

Earnings, last 30 days

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