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OLD GERMAN TRANSLATION TIPS BASIC STEPS 1. Identify the alphabet used (Fraktur, Sütterlin/Suetterlin, or Kurrent) and convert the letters to modern equivalents, and then; 2. Translate from German to English. CONVERTING OLD ALPHABETS Helps for Translating That Old German Handwriting http://nancysfamilyhistoryblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/helps-for-translating-that-oldgerman.html Helps for Translating the Old German Typeface http://nancysfamilyhistoryblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/helps-for-translating-old-german.html Omniglot https://www.omniglot.com/writing/german.htm –Scroll down for script styles. ONLINE TRANSLATORS AND DICTIONARIES Abkuerzungen http://abkuerzungen.de/main.php?language=de – for finding the meaning of abbreviations. Leo https://www.leo.org/german-english Members can also connect with each other via the LEO forums to ask for help. Langenscheidt online dictionary: Lingojam https://lingojam.com/OldGerman Linguee https://www.linguee.com/ Choose German → English from the dropdown menu. This site uses human translators, not machines! It gives you examples of the words used in a real-life context and provides all possible German translations of the word. You will find that anti-virus software treats some translation sites/apps (e.g. Babylon translator) as malware. ‘GENEALOGICAL GERMAN’ Family words in German https://www.omniglot.com/language/kinship/german.htm German Genealogical Word List: https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/German_Genealogical_Word_List Understanding a German Baptism Records http://www.stemwedegenealogy.com/baptism_sample.htm Understanding German Marriage Records http://www.stemwedegenealogy.com/marriage_sample.htm FACEBOOK HELP Genealogy Translations https://www.facebook.com/groups/genealogytranslation/ – for a wide range of languages, not only German. • Work out as much as you can for yourself first. • Anyone wishing to use the service needs to apply for (free) membership. • Volunteers offer translation of genealogical documents but not transcription services. Mandurah Family History Society Inc. 25 February 2019 .

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