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Dolmetscherin

interpreter (female)

noun DOL-metch-er-in Rare
People & Society Professions

Also means

oral translator (female)

Usage Note

Dolmetscherin refers to someone who translates speech in real time, distinct from Übersetzerin (written translator). Common contexts include court interpreting (Gerichtsdolmetscherin) and conference work.

Examples

"Die Dolmetscherin flüsterte die Übersetzung synchron ins Mikrofon."

Natural Translation

The interpreter whispered the translation simultaneously into the microphone.

Literal Translation

The interpreter whispered the translation simultaneously into the microphone.

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