Could someone translate this please.

Schroeder · 11-29-10, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

It would seem then since this post card was written in 1909...

Ah, sorry for the false lead then. As I can't read/write either of them they look the same to me.

GoldenRivet · 11-29-10, 09:09 AM

It is in fact German and Greek:

The first half "German" probably says something like

"Hey,

I found this old post card, it belonged to a family member who has long ago passed away. The post card is very very old and brittle. Rather than risk it's destruction by sending it to you, i was wondering if you could translate it for me as i cannot understand what it says and i am quite curious. The post card reads:"

then the Greek part starts, which ironically says:

"Hey,

I found an old letter, it belonged to my grandfather who has died many years ago. I have enclosed the letter in this envelope in the hopes that you could translate it for me. Thank you for your prompt attention on this matter."

and thus begins a long chain of mystery

LOL

Ok i'll leave now

Herr-Berbunch · 11-29-10, 09:13 AM

Don't you just love the subsim community, for the definative answers to all your questions!

Or just to take the piss

GoldenRivet · 11-29-10, 09:16 AM

it drives me crazy not knowing what this thing says quite honestly.

the fact that it is written in 2 different languages might suggest that the two different parts of the message were intended for the eyes of two different people.

Reece · 11-29-10, 09:30 AM

Is that what it says GR, well there ya go!!

Thanks, I think!

GoldenRivet · 11-29-10, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

Is that what it says GR

LOL no just being a pain.

I hope you find the answer, as i am quite curious.

Diopos · 11-29-10, 10:02 AM

On the second part:
The letters are mostly Greek with some latin added. It has no meaning whatsoever in Greek. It reads/sounds as a "phonetic" representation of a Germanic (???) text ...

Interesting, indeed!

.

DarkFish · 11-29-10, 10:31 AM

The first part, damn, I thought *my* handwriting was bad. I can't be of much help here.

The second part is a mix of Greek characters and characters from an alphabet I don't know, but German words. Because these letters are actually readable I'll translate it for you:

Transcription into German (Caps Lock means unknown word):
BLASBAG, OHENSOLMS; Er da schon IE ein innerer Kollege aus dem Rheinland in Ansicht genommen sei, was dich wohl interessiert. Sicherer wird wohl noch nicht bestimmt sein, zumal bringers versetzung IA nog nicht definitiv ansgesprochen ist.

Translation (my German isn't great so probably will be little better than an online translation):
BLASBAG, OHENSOLMS; He there already IE a close colleague from the Rheinland was taken into view, something that probably interests you.
It probably will not yet be more certain, since the relocation of the bringer IA isn't definitively addressed yet.

Maybe one of the German members can provide a better translation?

Penguin · 11-29-10, 11:14 AM

Your translation is fine, DF!

I only think Bringer is the name the guy who should be relocated, not a bringer.
Oh yes, the card is adressed to a (protestant) priest (Pfarrer).

Cmon Reece, now you gotta show us the picture side of the card! I bet there are sparely clothed gals on it, who would be only 131 today.

11-29-10, 09:09 AM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	It is in fact German and Greek: The first half "German" probably says something like "Hey, I found this old post card, it belonged to a family member who has long ago passed away. The post card is very very old and brittle. Rather than risk it's destruction by sending it to you, i was wondering if you could translate it for me as i cannot understand what it says and i am quite curious. The post card reads:" then the Greek part starts, which ironically says: "Hey, I found an old letter, it belonged to my grandfather who has died many years ago. I have enclosed the letter in this envelope in the hopes that you could translate it for me. Thank you for your prompt attention on this matter." and thus begins a long chain of mystery LOL Ok i'll leave now __________________

11-29-10, 09:13 AM	#3
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Don't you just love the subsim community, for the definative answers to all your questions! Or just to take the piss __________________

11-29-10, 09:16 AM	#4
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	it drives me crazy not knowing what this thing says quite honestly. the fact that it is written in 2 different languages might suggest that the two different parts of the message were intended for the eyes of two different people. __________________

11-29-10, 09:30 AM	#5
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,715 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Is that what it says GR, well there ya go!! Thanks, I think! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

11-29-10, 10:02 AM	#7
Diopos Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, the original one. Posts: 1,226 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	On the second part: The letters are mostly Greek with some latin added. It has no meaning whatsoever in Greek. It reads/sounds as a "phonetic" representation of a Germanic (???) text ... Interesting, indeed! . __________________ - Oh God! They're all over the place! CRASH DIVE!!! - Ehm... we can't honey. We're in the car right now. - What?... er right... Doesn't matter! We'll give it a try anyway!

11-29-10, 10:31 AM	#8
DarkFish Sea Lord Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stinking drunk in Eindhoven, the Netherlands Posts: 1,844 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	The first part, damn, I thought my handwriting was bad. I can't be of much help here. The second part is a mix of Greek characters and characters from an alphabet I don't know, but German words. Because these letters are actually readable I'll translate it for you: Transcription into German (Caps Lock means unknown word): BLASBAG, OHENSOLMS; Er da schon IE ein innerer Kollege aus dem Rheinland in Ansicht genommen sei, was dich wohl interessiert. Sicherer wird wohl noch nicht bestimmt sein, zumal bringers versetzung IA nog nicht definitiv ansgesprochen ist. Translation (my German isn't great so probably will be little better than an online translation): BLASBAG, OHENSOLMS; He there already IE a close colleague from the Rheinland was taken into view, something that probably interests you. It probably will not yet be more certain, since the relocation of the bringer IA isn't definitively addressed yet. Maybe one of the German members can provide a better translation? __________________

11-29-10, 11:14 AM	#9
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Your translation is fine, DF! I only think Bringer is the name the guy who should be relocated, not a bringer. Oh yes, the card is adressed to a (protestant) priest (Pfarrer). Cmon Reece, now you gotta show us the picture side of the card! I bet there are sparely clothed gals on it, who would be only 131 today.

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