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.
synchronization
Short form of 'Synchronisation' (synchronization) in the technical sense; the timing and coordination of two or more processes or devices.
Für eine reibungslose Datenübertragung ist die Synchro der beiden Systeme entscheidend.
For smooth data transfer, the synchronization of the two systems is crucial.
'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.
sync
Sync and Synchro can refer to the timing coordination of devices or processes. Sync is especially common in technical and media-related contexts, while outside such contexts Synchro can also be understood as the dubbing of a film. For technical synchronization, Sync is the clearest choice.
Die Synchro zwischen Kamera und Tonaufnahme funktionierte bei der Aufnahme gut.
The synchronization between the camera and the audio recording worked well during the shoot.
Der Sync zwischen meinem Handy und dem Computer hat alle Daten aktualisiert.
The sync between my phone and computer updated all the data.
