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[AstroSam]

Hello, everybody,

I still exist, but I have a new company laptop, and with that part the testsquadron forums don't work anymore, meh. I just get the message when I "see this screen, I need to update my browser". But the point is: everything is definitely new and up to date. Probably there's some other lock in it that I don't know about. Man, I wish there was a working "old version" of the testsquadron forums. Now I can't look in here during workingday anymore and write in here. This is...extremely stupid...and stupid...and sad.

By the way, I also made a video about the fan kit, but in German for the German community.

Otherwise I am busy with my training as a professional speaker. Currently I am in the process of compiling a kind of "application CD" - the models call it "set book". There are then most diverse spoken texts of me on it, which will be then my reference for recording studios etc.. I'm very excited and can't wait to take the next step. Let's see where the professional journey will take me.

I wish you a great weekend, stay healthy!

 

[AstroSam]

Here's something to ponder for the weekend:

The German word "Absätze" means
- sales
and/or
- heels

The German word "Wirtschaft" means
- economy
and/or
- pub (bar/tavern)

So, when some German says to you: "Die hohen Absätze sorgen für gute Stimmung in der Wirtschaft" this could mean
- The high sales volumes create a good mood in the economy
or (well, who knows if "and"...)
- he(she)...is a sexist barfly.

Welcome to Germany - enjoy our language!

 

[marcsand2]

It gets funny when you try to translate certain Dutch or English words to German words.

If you have something upstairs and want to get it downstairs. The direction is "runter". Getting something is "hohlen". The funny thing is that Germans don't get something downstairs, they bring it downstairs.
What the hell do Germans say went they want to get an airplane out of the sky? They can't bring it down I think that I just found another word with dual meaning

Same goes for a fog lamp. Mist and fog are 2 similar things. We Dutch people use the mist variant to describe the fog lamp. Unfortunately in German that actually means a fertilizer / dung lamp.

 

[Vavrik]

I had a lesson in translation while I was in Russia (for work) back in 2005. At the hotel I usually stayed in while in Moscow, there was a rather nice restaurant. The menu was in Russian, but had English translations so I usually got by. They had some incredible items. But down the menu was this item that didn't have a name in Russian exactly. Instead it had a paragraph. In English it said "Traditional Russian food". I asked the waiter if he could translate, and he looked at the Russian text, read it for a few seconds then looked at me and said "Traditional Russian food", which I found very... helpful... I decided to try it. What I got was a plate of Goulash. It was good.

 

[Blind Owl]

Hi Sam!!

Otherwise I am busy with my training as a professional speaker

Good for you brother. I remember watching one of your videos some time ago and loving the sound of your voice. You'll do very well as a professional speaker.

 

[AstroSam]

It gets funny when you try to translate certain Dutch or English words to German words.

If you have something upstairs and want to get it downstairs. The direction is "runter". Getting something is "hohlen". The funny thing is that Germans don't get something downstairs, they bring it downstairs.
What the hell do Germans say went they want to get an airplane out of the sky? They can't bring it down I think that I just found another word with dual meaning

Same goes for a fog lamp. Mist and fog are 2 similar things. We Dutch people use the mist variant to describe the fog lamp. Unfortunately in German that actually means a fertilizer / dung lamp.

Well, actually "holen" is written without the "h" in the middle. If something is "hohl" then its empty inside. In fantasy games you can find something valuable in some hollow ("hohl") tree stumps - mostly ;)
When we want to get an airplane out of the sky - we ask for the permission to land? Haha Regarding the fog lamp - I have no idea what you are talking about

I had a lesson in translation while I was in Russia (for work) back in 2005. At the hotel I usually stayed in while in Moscow, there was a rather nice restaurant. The menu was in Russian, but had English translations so I usually got by. They had some incredible items. But down the menu was this item that didn't have a name in Russian exactly. Instead it had a paragraph. In English it said "Traditional Russian food". I asked the waiter if he could translate, and he looked at the Russian text, read it for a few seconds then looked at me and said "Traditional Russian food", which I found very... helpful... I decided to try it. What I got was a plate of Goulash. It was good.

Haha, nice story

Hi Sam!!

Good for you brother. I remember watching one of your videos some time ago and loving the sound of your voice. You'll do very well as a professional speaker.

That's kind of you, thank you! I just finished the translation of this week's ATV. There are explanations for "clay modelling" and "Cryo-Geysires". I will post the link here tomorrow.

This week I have to record a dozen more texts, which my trainer evaluates and on the basis of which we then compile my "application CD". Thinking about that SOON I will be auditioned for TV stations and recording studios in the not too distant future, I have to admit: I'm getting more and more excited!

Have a nice Saturday!

 

[marcsand2]

Regarding the fog lamp - I have no idea what you are talking about

In dutch it is "mistlamp", translated to German it is "Mist Lampe", shit lamp ;) We also know Mist, it is called "mest", not "Mist"

 

[Blind Owl]

This week I have to record a dozen more texts, which my trainer evaluates and on the basis of which we then compile my "application CD". Thinking about that SOON I will be auditioned for TV stations and recording studios in the not too distant future, I have to admit: I'm getting more and more excited!

Have a nice Saturday!

That's bloody amazing Sam! Wow. I'm really happy for you man. Keep up the good work and good things will happen.

 

[AstroSam]

In dutch it is "mistlamp", translated to German it is "Mist Lampe", shit lamp ;) We also know Mist, it is called "mest", not "Mist"

Okay, now I get you, haha, right, "mist lamp", haha

That's bloody amazing Sam! Wow. I'm really happy for you man. Keep up the good work and good things will happen.

Thanks, brother - I will go for it and keep you informed in this thread Todays German ATV translation with the mentioned explantions of "clay modelling" and "Cryo geyser":

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CHUsgUJq2o


Have a nice Sunday!

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[AstroSam]

 

[Mudhawk]

Damn,... now a need a coffee too. Hold my beer while I get one..?

 

[AstroSam]

As we Germans say: "Kein Bier vor vier" (no beer before four (o'clock)).
Coffee is then the substitute drug until the clock hits four again.

 

[Mudhawk]

We're an international community here. I'm sure it's past 4 o'clock someplace where one of our brothers or sisters is getting thirsty. And who are we to force them to drink all by their lonesome..?

As we Germans say: "Kein Bier vor vier"

Contra: Also kein deutscher Bauarbeiter würde je sowas sagen.
Pro: Soo viele Deutsche arbeiten ja auch nicht mehr auf dem Bau... :-P

 

[AstroSam]

Point taken ^^

 

[NomadicHavoc]

As we Germans say: "Kein Bier vor vier" (no beer before four (o'clock)).
Coffee is then the substitute drug until the clock hits four again.

That must be why Germans are said to be so efficient?

As my wee Irish brethren say: “Ar mhaith leat caife i do chaife maidine?” (Want some coffee in your morning whiskey?)

We have an Irish coffee 6 times per day:

1. Breakfast…then nap
2. Second breakfast…call in ‘sick’ and nap some more
3. Elevenses…bang on the drums to arouse state of alertness
4. Luncheon…watch a movie
5. Afternoon ‘coffee’…take a long pee
6. Dinner…play video games

Then, for supper, we start pounding the Guinnes until midnight…slurring the TESTified anthem.

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

Aye aye Barista, may in have your ear? What drink would you recommend to go with the delicacy 'Stuffed Chine'?

 

[AstroSam]

That must be why Germans are said to be so efficient?

As my wee Irish brethren say: “Ar mhaith leat caife i do chaife maidine?” (Want some coffee in your morning whiskey?)

We have an Irish coffee 6 times per day:

1. Breakfast…then nap
2. Second breakfast…call in ‘sick’ and nap some more
3. Elevenses…bang on the drums to arouse state of alertness
4. Luncheon…watch a movie
5. Afternoon ‘coffee’…take a long pee
6. Dinner…play video games

Then, for supper, we start pounding the Guinnes until midnight…slurring the TESTified anthem.

Haha, brilliant, gave me a good laugh :D

Aye aye Barista, may in have your ear? What drink would you recommend to go with the delicacy 'Stuffed Chine'?

Stuffed Chine, you say? I'd recommend a rich stout with hints of coffee... or just go all in and pour an espresso shot straight into your pint. We call it a 'Flat Pig' around here.

 

[AstroSam]

 

[Blind Owl]

Morning Sam!

 

[Mich Angel]

GOOD Morning Sam!