interpreter
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interpreter
A person whose job is to translate spoken texts orally and immediately from one language into another.
Bei der internationalen Konferenz war für jeden Redner ein Dolmetscher anwesend.
At the international conference, an interpreter was present for each speaker.
interpreter
In a figurative sense, a person or thing that makes something complex or another person's feelings understandable or conveys them.
Der Romanautor versteht sich als Dolmetscher der modernen Seele.
The novelist sees himself as an interpreter of the modern soul.
The noun 'der Dolmetscher' (the interpreter) belongs to the verb 'dolmetschen' (to interpret). When a person interprets, they translate spoken language orally from one language into another.
Er arbeitet seit zehn Jahren als Dolmetscher für die Vereinten Nationen.
He has worked as an interpreter for the United Nations for ten years.
Common verbs used with 'Dolmetscher' (interpreter) are 'brauchen' (to need), 'engagieren' (to hire), or 'hinzuziehen' (to call in / consult). You often need one in specific situations, for example 'bei einer Konferenz' (at a conference) or 'vor Gericht' (in court).
Für die Gerichtsverhandlung mussten wir einen Dolmetscher engagieren.
We had to hire an interpreter for the court hearing.
This meaning is figurative and is often used in a literary or philosophical context. A 'Dolmetscher' (interpreter) here does not mediate between languages, but rather conveys complex ideas, feelings, or moods.
Der Künstler sieht sich als Dolmetscher der menschlichen Ängste.
The artist sees himself as an interpreter of human fears.
translator
Both people transfer content from one language into another. „Der Übersetzer“ normally works with written texts, while „der Dolmetscher“ immediately translates spoken utterances orally. Choose „der Übersetzer“ for documents and „der Dolmetscher“ for conversations or speeches.
Der Dolmetscher übertrug die Rede des Gastes unmittelbar ins Deutsche.
The interpreter immediately translated the guest's speech into German.
Der Übersetzer übertrug den schriftlichen Vertrag ins Deutsche.
The translator translated the written contract into German.
