Translate German Audio to English

1) Sign up for Descript for free. Enjoy 1 free hour of transcription each month without needing a credit card.

2) Head to the dashboard, click on "New Project," and select "Audio Project."

3) Upload your audio file. A "Transcribing..." pop-up will appear. Choose the audio and name the speaker(s).

4) After the transcription is complete, click on "Underlord." Scroll down and select "Translate."

5) Pick English as your translation language and hit "Submit."

6) Once the translation is done, a window will pop up for adjustments. Click "Done" to save any changes.

7) Finally, click on the translate button, then on the language's three dots, and choose "Export." Configure your export settings and click "Export."

• Access to a larger audience: English is widely spoken globally, allowing your content to reach a broader and more diverse audience.
• Business expansion: Germany and the United States are major economic powerhouses. Translating content can facilitate smoother business operations and partnerships between these countries.
• Cultural exchange: Sharing German content in English promotes cultural understanding and appreciation, fostering stronger international relationships.
• Educational opportunities: English-speaking students and professionals can benefit from German academic and technical content, enhancing their knowledge and skills.
• Political relevance: With Germany being a key player in the European Union, translating political content to English can provide valuable insights to English-speaking policymakers and analysts.

• Understand German idioms: German idiomatic expressions often don't have direct English equivalents. Familiarize yourself with common idioms to provide accurate translations.
• Pay attention to compound words: German frequently uses compound words that can be lengthy and complex. Break them down into their components to find the best English translation.
• Handle formal and informal speech: German has distinct formal (Sie) and informal (du) forms of address. Ensure you translate these appropriately to maintain the intended tone.
• Watch out for false friends: Some German words look similar to English words but have different meanings. Be cautious to avoid mistranslations.
• Use context for gendered nouns: German nouns have genders that can affect the meaning of sentences. Use context to determine the correct English translation.