dub / synchronization
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dub
Short form of 'Synchronisation' (synchronization/dubbing); the dubbing of a film or series in another language. It refers both to the process and to the result.
Ich schaue Serien lieber im Original, weil mir die deutsche Synchro oft nicht gefällt.
I prefer watching series in the original because I often don't like the German dub.
'Synchro' is the colloquial and widely used short form of the word 'Synchronisation' (synchronization/dubbing). In formal or technical texts, the full form is usually used.
Die Synchro der neuen Staffel ist wirklich gut gelungen.
The dub of the new season turned out really well.
The word 'Synchro' clearly belongs to everyday language. If you are talking about films, series, or even technical synchronization in an informal conversation, it is the natural choice.
Lass uns den Film auf Deutsch schauen, die Synchro soll gut sein.
Let's watch the film in German; the dub is supposed to be good.
When it comes to media such as films or series, it always refers to the synchronization of the voices, i.e. dubbing. Typical clues are words like 'Film' (film), 'Serie' (series), 'Schauspieler' (actor), or 'Originalton' (original audio).
Manche Leute bevorzugen Untertitel, weil sie die Originalstimmen der Schauspieler mögen und nicht die Synchro.
Some people prefer subtitles because they like the actors' original voices and not the dub.
In technical fields, 'Synchro' refers to the timing and coordination of processes. Signal words for this are 'Daten' (data), 'Systeme' (systems), 'Geräte' (devices), or 'Netzwerk' (network).
Die Synchro zwischen meinem Handy und dem Computer funktioniert nicht richtig.
The synchronization between my phone and the computer isn't working properly.
vote / coordination
'die Abstimmung' and 'die Synchro' can both have to do with adjusting things so that they fit together. 'Abstimmung' is the more general and neutral word, especially for plans, tasks, or processes. 'Synchro' is the short, rather informal form of 'Synchronisation' and is mainly suitable in technical contexts or with media. When talking about a project, 'Abstimmung' sounds more natural. When devices, data, or audio and video need to line up in time, 'Synchro' can fit.
Nach dem Update hat die Synchro zwischen Laptop und Handy wieder funktioniert.
After the update, the synchronization between the laptop and the phone worked again.
Die Abstimmung der Aufgaben klappt besser, seit das Team jeden Morgen kurz spricht.
The coordination of the tasks has been working better since the team started having a brief chat every morning.