Author Topic: Moto Guzzi Needs to Hire Better Translators  (Read 7470 times)

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Re: Moto Guzzi Needs to Hire Better Translators
« Reply #30 on: December 28, 2015, 08:47:05 AM »
Is Zhōngguó Gōngyè Hézuò Shè the source for "gung ho"?  What's a valid shortening of the phrase and how should it be pronounced?  Thanks for your multi-literacy! 
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Re: Moto Guzzi Needs to Hire Better Translators
« Reply #31 on: December 28, 2015, 11:10:10 AM »
While living in Spain, I offered to fix the translation for a bicycle shop trying to market bike tours to Americans. Unfortunately my attempt to help was viewed as an insult to their ability in english.
They think they are doing fine. At least these guys.
From this experience I learned to always compliment a Spaniard's english, of which they are quite proud, unless they ask.
I would guess that it would be a similar experience in some places in Italy.

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Re: Moto Guzzi Needs to Hire Better Translators
« Reply #32 on: December 28, 2015, 01:55:30 PM »
If we were talking about the Germans at BMW they'd be 'Coming like an elephant' to fix that one! (apparently means in a hurry?)
« Last Edit: December 28, 2015, 01:56:43 PM by pikipiki »

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Re: Moto Guzzi Needs to Hire Better Translators
« Reply #33 on: December 28, 2015, 02:53:30 PM »
Is Zhōngguó Gōngyè Hézuò Shè the source for "gung ho"?  What's a valid shortening of the phrase and how should it be pronounced?  Thanks for your multi-literacy!

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Re: Moto Guzzi Needs to Hire Better Translators
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Re: Moto Guzzi Needs to Hire Better Translators
« Reply #34 on: December 28, 2015, 03:12:15 PM »
Give Guzzi a break!

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Re: Moto Guzzi Needs to Hire Better Translators
« Reply #35 on: December 28, 2015, 07:39:39 PM »
I like the various new accessories for the new Guzzis. Chrome fenders, cosmetic covers, seats etc .... smart move, Mother Goose! (and make em affordable please!)


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