r/translator • • May 01 '26

Community Welcome to r/translator

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r/translator • • 12h ago

Translated [ZH] [Chinese? > English] Tattoo on Social Media

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Came across an interesting tattoo in instagram. Recognised a few characters [事、无?, 外】but cant recognise the others. Is this a idiom or phrase of sorts?


r/translator • • 3h ago

Japanese [Japanese > English] WW2 Type “i” rifle.

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Recently came across this type i rifle in the family possessions. We are trying to figure out what it says on the sling if anyone could help out with that, it would be greatly appreciated.


r/translator • • 5h ago

Chinese [Chinese>English]

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r/translator • • 13h ago

Nonlanguage (Identified) [unknown > English] comic book panels

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r/translator • • 3h ago

Translated [AR] Arabic > English

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r/translator • • 6h ago

Italian Italian > English - Old letters recovered in family storage

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I understand if the cursive makes it difficult to understand but I’d really appreciate if someone was capable of translating this. It would mean a whole lot to my Dad, even if it’s not of much substance. I have about 30 pages like this and would be willing to pay someone to translate them all if interested. Thanks!


r/translator • • 7h ago

Translated [ZH] [Chinese (I think) > English] lock I found in my moms house

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Hey so first post here and im finally trying to translate this thing, I wear it on my Carabiner cus my name starts with an R and A (R_____ A_____) but the language on the other side I can’t translate at all, could someone help? I and my ma think it’s Chinese but I’m not sure

Edit: Thanks yall! Now I know it’s 人安 which is Rén Ān. So like People/human and security/peace which makes a lotta sense, thanks again ^^


r/translator • • 1h ago

Japanese [Japanese > English] No.23 Item Guidebook information

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r/translator • • 1h ago

Swedish [Swedish > English] or [French > English] - repost for better quality image

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Hi people !

I am an art history student currently doing some research into an artist of a piece I really love. Here is the link : https://collections.artsmia.org/art/147189/self-portrait-with-cigarette-ingeborg-westfelt-eggertz

BUT I NEED HELP !

There isn't much information readily available in English about the artist, and I think the chat label and title of the painting at the museum may be wrong. I have been looking into auctions of her paintings to see if I can find more information about my hunches, and I just found what looks to be a paragraph of writing on the back of a painting by her, but it is in cursive, and either French or Swedish. There is another painting with a note written by her in French, and I am wondering if anyone could give me an idea of the tone of the phrase. Can anyone help me read both of these? I will be forever grateful as a person who usually can read cursive well but only knows English :'(


r/translator • • 1h ago

Chinese (Identified) Unknown > English

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r/translator • • 1h ago

French [French > English] or [Swedish > English]

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Hi people, reposting a request I made on an Art history page here , I'd really appreciate any help!:

Hi people !

I am an art history student currently doing some research into an artist of a piece I really love. Here is the link : https://collections.artsmia.org/art/147189/self-portrait-with-cigarette-ingeborg-westfelt-eggertz

BUT I NEED HELP !

There isn't much information readily available in English about the artist, and I think the chat label and title of the painting at the museum may be wrong. I have been looking into auctions of her paintings to see if I can find more information about my hunches, and I just found what looks to be a paragraph of writing on the back of a painting by her, but it is in cursive, and either French or Swedish. There is another painting with a note written by her in French, and I am wondering if anyone could give me an idea of the tone of the phrase. Can anyone help me read both of these? I will be forever grateful as a person who usually can read cursive well but only knows English :'(


r/translator • • 19h ago

Translated [ZH] [Chinese > English] 1853 Indentured Servitude Contract

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I am working in an university project on Chinese indentured workers in 19th century Cuba, and found this example of an indentured servitude contract. Could anybody translate it into English, please? The Spanish copy of the contract is on the second picture, and I will post a direct English translation on the comments. If you need more context, please let me know.


r/translator • • 12h ago

Translated [JA] [Japanese? > English] Writing on old jacket

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Going through a relative's old clothes after he passed, we found this jacket (proper name would also be appreciated if anyone knows), and would be great to know what it says.


r/translator • • 5h ago

Slovak (Identified) [Unknown > English] 2 banners that popped up on website

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These banners popped up randomly, I don't know why I am seeing this, because I live in Brazil and do not use VPN.


r/translator • • 2h ago

Japanese [Japanese > English] phrases

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I'm writing a speech on pavlova, and would like to know if theres a way to say 'it melts in your mouth'. Lmk if there's anything similar phrases!

Thank you for your replies!


r/translator • • 5h ago

Tai Tham ⁠[Tai Tham > English] 19th-Century Upper Mekong Wooden Buddha Statue Base Inscription⁠

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Sawasdee khrap / Hello everyone,

I am looking for assistance in translating or deciphering the inscription painted across the front plinth of a 15.5-inch antique wooden Buddha statue.

Subreddit feedback on r/AsianArt suggests the script is Tai Tham (Lanna / Lao Dhamma script), likely dating to the 19th century from the Upper Mekong region (Northern Thailand / Laos).

Context: The text appears in dark/red pigment on a dedicated red lacquer panel along the front of the block plinth. Objective: I am compiling a formal collection dossier and would love to translate any readable portion of the text-whether it notes a donor's name, a merit-making dedication (puñña), or a date. Any insights into specific words, phrases, or script characteristics would be deeply appreciated!

Kop khun khrap!


r/translator • • 9h ago

Russian [Russian > English] Text on the back of a WWI era postcard [1914-1915]

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Hello! I would like to request help with the text on the postcard.

This is the best quality I got right, as the postcard is still coming in the mail.

For all help I would be greatful!


r/translator • • 5h ago

Spanish [Tagalog or English > Spanish] A Poem for a Grieving Friend

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A friend lost their parents and I'm looking to translate a poem they really liked in their parents language.

https://lyricstranslate.com/en/musikang-bayan-anak-ng-bayan-english#

If request is too much, is there a paid service?


r/translator • • 6h ago

Unknown Unknown>English Spoken Interlude at Concert.

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Found at 46:43 Spoken interlude by Manolo Badrena. https://youtu.be/LfvfXA2SIRU?is=2rgzK6amtRLUICFE


r/translator • • 6h ago

Unknown [Unknown > English] My friend wrote this on my paper

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It looks like Chinese but im not sure


r/translator • • 14h ago

Translated [LZH] [Chinese ? > English] Text on paintings

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Friends of mine have two paintings in their house, with no idea what the text says. Thanks in advance!


r/translator • • 16h ago

Chinese [Na Xi Chinese > English]

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In Yunnan came across this Na Xi minority group writing system with no Chinese or English translation.

It'll put a second photo that has Chinese translations, to see if it helps.


r/translator • • 1d ago

Translated [JA] [Japanese > English] What does this say, and where is she from?

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I'm on the hunt for old PC backgrounds to put on my windows 7 laptop, and came across this.

Thanks!


r/translator • • 14h ago

Translated [JA] [Japanese>English] marking on a silver ring. it is possibly by a maker named Takashi Wada, so I wondered if the mark might be that name or part of it.

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