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02 April 2011

Do we have any bunnies who are fluent in Italian? →[More:]
I need something translated into Italian, just a couple of short paragraphs, and I don't trust babelfish or Google translator to do anything other than mangle my words into something containing a veiled threat or insult.

So, if you could translate a short message to someone for me without inserting 'yo momma so fat' or anything else that might get me on someone's shit list, I'd be most grateful.

post by: Senyar at: 03:10 | 13 comments

I grew up Irish Catholic in an Italian neighbourhood. All my Italian consists of phrases like "Tua madre e una puttana!"

I think that's antithetical to your needs...

posted by arse_hat 02 April | 03:31

Well, at least you're not saying she's fat ...

posted by Senyar 02 April | 06:37

msali, perhaps.

posted by Stewriffic 02 April | 07:40

I spent my junior year of college in Rome and was reasonably proficient by the end of that time, but I am super rusty. I wouldn't classify myself as fluent by any stretch, but I'd be happy to try if you can't find anyone better.

posted by fancyoats 02 April | 08:00

francesca too is a native Italiana. You may try popping her a quick e-mail.

posted by ufez 02 April | 09:26

Thanks ufez.

posted by Senyar 02 April | 09:55

No email in her profile, so I hope she'll pop into this thread.

posted by Senyar 02 April | 09:57

Weird. I read that as "flatulent in Italian". I need coffee.

posted by Ardiril 02 April | 11:15

Hey Senyar, although I am a native Italian, I am far from fluent. I am a translator though, so I could take a stab at it if the text isn't too technical. Email is in the profile.

posted by msali 02 April | 11:52

Thanks msali.

posted by Senyar 02 April | 12:44

Senyar, verifica la tua email!

posted by msali 02 April | 13:30

Oh, and there are no your momma jokes or veiled insults. I take my profession very seriously!

posted by msali 02 April | 13:31

Thanks so much, msali.

posted by Senyar 02 April | 13:59

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