Forum | Topic | Title | Text | Poster | Time |
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Linguistics | What language is this website - Arabic, Uighur, Kazakh, or what? | This is not an Arabic Language | Hi Thomas,
I can confirm that this mentioned text is not in the Arabic Language. I don't know anything about the Kazakhstani Language. | Morano El-Kholy | Jan 27 |
Business issues | Pricing your services: best practices | Good calculation. | @Zea_Mays
This is a very good analysis.
I surely like this calculation. | Morano El-Kholy | Nov 14, 2023 |
Translation Theory and Practice | Professionals are hard to find | I am happy to collaborate with you. | If you are in need of an EnglishArabic freelance translator, I am happy to collaborate with you. | Morano El-Kholy | Sep 24, 2023 |
Business issues | Potential breach of service agreement | You aren't breaching any agreements☺️ | Hello Aurelie,
You aren't breaching any agreements by working with agency B for those specific reasons: 1- You are working under the umbrella of agency B. Thus, you haven't contacted | Morano El-Kholy | May 23, 2023 |
Subtitling | En to AR can't find accurate translation. need opinions | Try this one or its related synonyms. | يبدو أن اختيارك كان موفقاً/صائباً هذه المرة ولم يكن رجلاً متزوجاً كالعادة Or something like that. | Morano El-Kholy | Jan 6, 2022 |
Getting established | Application! | Five things | 5- You can also fill out the web pages of translation companies as you have stated above. | Morano El-Kholy | Nov 30, 2021 |
KudoZ | What does the editable number 255 stand for after the Agree/Disagree option? | Number of characters. | Yes, as Claire Bourneton-Gerlach has mentioned, it is the number of characters you are allowed to write in a comment/justification either regarding your agreement, disagreement, or neutral | Morano El-Kholy | Mar 5, 2021 |
ProZ.com technical support | How to attach CV in Blue Board applications ? | Copy/Paste. | Hi Philippe,
Yes, there is no option for attaching your CV. but I think that you can simply copy/paste your CV or just your cover letter in the body of your application if you want | Morano El-Kholy | Mar 4, 2021 |
Translators Associations | Gracor Assessment score!!! | The same puzzle! | [QUOTE]Samuel Murray wrote:
Could it be this one? https://www.gracor.us/language-assessments [/QUOTE] Yesterday, I have landed on this same website URL but could not reach beyond | Morano El-Kholy | Feb 19, 2021 |
Business issues | Is obtaining other company's registration documents part of the translator's duties? | I have been approached by this same client as well ... | Dear Dalia,
This same client contacted me as well. I think that your acceptance - as all my colleagues have made clear - depends upon your willingness and ability to perform this specif | Morano El-Kholy | Feb 5, 2021 |
Money matters | Being asked to work for free - what to do? | Yes, go for it, why not! | Dear Mariela Jung,
Yes, why not. Go for it. This volunteer work may lead to well-paid jobs in the future. Who knows? You can try and see if everything is running smoothly and easily. I | Morano El-Kholy | Feb 1, 2021 |
Translation Theory and Practice | How to translate slides in videos that already have a translation written on them? | Consider asking your client. | Dear Marijaflora,
Why don't you consider asking your client? My kind regards ☺️ | Morano El-Kholy | Oct 20, 2020 |
Arabic | Arabic-Localized WWA Message | This is my version. | [QUOTE]Mina F. Wrote:
Feel free to suggest a better version. Thank you.[/QUOTE] يرجى ترك تعليقاتكم فيما يخص العمل المُقدم مني أقدر ا | Morano El-Kholy | Jun 9, 2020 |
Arabic | برنامج تدقيق و تصحيح إملائي للغة العربية | شكرًا جزيلا | [QUOTE]Muhammad Alkhateeb wrote:
صخر - المدقق النحوي - أداة الترجمة https://tadqeek.alsharekh.org/ اداة الترجمة languagetool[/QUOTE] | Morano El-Kholy | May 29, 2020 |
Arabic | معجم مصطلحات COVID-19 من المنظمة العربية للتربية والثقافة والعلوم بالإنكليزية والفرنسية والعربية | شكرًا جزيلا | كل عام وحضرتك بكل خير وصحة وسلامة شكرًا جزيلًا على تزويدنا بهذا المعجم ثلاثي اللغات والذي يُعد مرجعًا | Morano El-Kholy | May 25, 2020 |
Scams | Unprofessional agency | I am not totally sure Tom.. | Maybe I have missed-up between "BB" and "Feedback from clients and colleagues" placed at the upper right in our profiles. Where there is a sign holding the "Hide from visitors" notion. | Morano El-Kholy | May 8, 2020 |
Scams | Unprofessional agency | Review/BB option... | [QUOTE]Julie Barber wrote:
Is that correct that Agencies can switch the Review/BB option off? or am I missing something perhaps?[/QUOTE] As far as I know, all those registered in Pro | Morano El-Kholy | May 8, 2020 |
Translators Associations | What am I supposed to do in this case? | Agree with you Christine. | [QUOTE]Christine Andersen wrote:
If an agency looks at tiny things like that, do you really want to work with them?[/QUOTE] No, I do not. Thank you, dear :) | Morano El-Kholy | Jan 7, 2020 |
Translators Associations | What am I supposed to do in this case? | Thanks Woodstock. | Yes, thanks for this encouragement :)
Many thanks, dear. | Morano El-Kholy | Jan 7, 2020 |
Translators Associations | What am I supposed to do in this case? | Thank you very much. | Yes, you are absolutely correct.
Thank you very much. | Morano El-Kholy | Jan 7, 2020 |
Translators Associations | What am I supposed to do in this case? | Dear colleagues,
I have encountered a very difficult situation in which I do not know how to act? I am very disappointed and frustrated! Two days ago, an agency contacted me and aske | Morano El-Kholy | Jan 7, 2020 | |
Getting established | Where to start as an Arabic to English translator? - interested in legal translation | No need for any apology! | [QUOTE]Sheila Wrote:
Apologies for going over some of the same points as previous posters[/QUOTE] Sheila dear, In fact, you are among my favorite colleagues whom I enjoy reading | Morano El-Kholy | Nov 25, 2019 |
Getting established | Where to start as an Arabic to English translator? - interested in legal translation | Focus first on completing your profile :) | Dear Fayrouz,
Welcome to our professional translation community! I have checked your profile. I liked your photo very much. Here's my numbered advice for you right now: 1- F | Morano El-Kholy | Nov 25, 2019 |
CAT Tools Technical Help | investing in CAT Tool | Please, explain :) | [QUOTE]Samuel Murray wrote:
OmegaT: 10 years with upgrades: €0, 10 years without upgrades: €0[/QUOTE] I do not understand. Do you mean that OmegaT is completely Free? Please, | Morano El-Kholy | Nov 12, 2019 |
Arabic | الإصدار الخامس للمعجم الطبي الموحد | شكرًا لموافاتنا بآخر التحديثات | شكرًا لموافاتنا بآخر التحديثات خالص تحياتي وتقديري | Morano El-Kholy | Oct 31, 2019 |
Powwows | Powwow: Cairo - Egypt | Any news regarding yesterday's Powwow? | Dear friends,
Sorry, I could not make it yesterday! How was it going? Have you taken any photos? Please, share the outcome with us here. Thank you in advance. | Morano El-Kholy | Sep 18, 2019 |
Arabic | غبن أسئلة Non-PRO | Not only "Non-PRO" but.... | زملائي الأعزاء
مع اتفاقي معكم في مسألة وجوب ملائمة كتابة هذه العبارة مع صعوبة وأهمية النص المنشور ودو | Morano El-Kholy | Aug 27, 2019 |
Arabic | ابجد هوز بالعربي وما يقابلها بالإنجليزي | From where did you get this list? | Dear Mr./Muhammad Atallah,
Hoping that you are well. Thanks for posting this helpful list but can I ask from where did you get it? Frankly, it's wonderful to the extent that I rea | Morano El-Kholy | Jun 24, 2019 |
Business issues | Would you provide your personal documents as required to enroll with an agency? | They appear to be a legitimate agency but... | [QUOTE]Sheila Wilson wrote:
If it's an agency that's unknown, with no online reputation, it could well be fake and simply have the intention of stealing your identity. But if they seem | Morano El-Kholy | Mar 26, 2019 |
Business issues | Would you provide your personal documents as required to enroll with an agency? | Yes, agree for sure! | Yes, dear colleagues, I agree for sure on all your posted comments/opinions. There is no logic in my sending of my personal documents; not my bill nor my passport card. [QUOTE]Amel Abdu | Morano El-Kholy | Mar 26, 2019 |
Business issues | Would you provide your personal documents as required to enroll with an agency? | I think that you thus mean a big "NO" :) | [QUOTE]Daniel wrote:
My ID, yes, if they first provide their articles of association and ID of every director.[/QUOTE] Yes, I think so too! Thank you for your great help. < | Morano El-Kholy | Mar 25, 2019 |
Business issues | Would you provide your personal documents as required to enroll with an agency? | Would you provide your Proof of identity (Scan of passport) & Proof of address (utility bill etc.) among other documents in the process of your enrollment with a translation agency? | Morano El-Kholy | Mar 25, 2019 | |
Business issues | Agency's client stopped a longterm project with them and placed an online ad looking for freelancers | You have not breached any rule yet! | [QUOTE]Tomi B wrote:
.... "officially“ learned about B from the public ad, as I‘ve explained in the beginning.[/QUOTE] Dear Tomi B, You did not breach anything! Because: | Morano El-Kholy | Mar 7, 2019 |
Scams | A new scammer today | Welcome to the club! | Dear colleague,
Many of us have been-unfortunately-contacted by this scammer! Thanks for mentioning it. I hope that Proz would ban those kinds of scams/scammers once and for | Morano El-Kholy | Mar 5, 2019 |
ProZ.com hosting | Reminder: Planned hosting maintenance this Sunday, February 10th | I am just hoping for the best! | I am like Josephine Cassar, hoping that this maintenance could solve my ancient issue what I have posted a long time ago with no apparent solution till now! https://www.proz.com/ticket | Morano El-Kholy | Feb 9, 2019 |
Business issues | How do you actually get direct clients? | Of course, it's all about "getting found"! | [QUOTE]Kay-Viktor Stegemann wrote:
I believe this is more about "getting found" by clients, than finding them actively. What Lincoln said, make sure that those who stumble upon you look | Morano El-Kholy | Feb 1, 2019 |
Money matters | Payment dilemma - would really appreciate advice! | Just a suggestion! | Can you propose to deliver your work in batches, and receive your payment immediately and before delivering the next batch? Just a mere suggestion. | Morano El-Kholy | Jan 15, 2019 |
Interpreting | Behind The Glass | A very expressive performance! | It's really a very nice and smart performance! Bravo! | Morano El-Kholy | Dec 23, 2018 |
Business issues | Client satisfaction survey | I wonder if there exists this set of specific questions! | I really wonder if there is a well-known set of questions/survey that we can follow to be easier for us to have this useful feedback from our clients! [QUOTE]Wioleta Kwiatkowska wro | Morano El-Kholy | Oct 25, 2018 |
Business issues | Client satisfaction survey | A very creative and a good idea! | Yes, I think that this could be a very creative and a good idea! [QUOTE]Angela Rimmer wrote: Feedback is always useful. And also when you ask your clients for feedback you can take t | Morano El-Kholy | Oct 25, 2018 |
Money matters | أي بطاقة بنكية من مصر تعمل جيدًا مع بايبال؟ | Another addition :) | There remains one thing: You should delete this word "and Melati" :) It should be: "I ask my colleagues to advise me on the type of card that can be used to withdraw my money from Payp | Morano El-Kholy | Sep 25, 2018 |
ProZ.com technical support | Is it possible to edit a quote on ProZ after I have submitted it? | Add a note. | Yes, you can add a note to your submitted quote. My regards. | Morano El-Kholy | Sep 17, 2018 |
Money matters | About to work for a dubious client... too late or... ? | A very bitter lesson! | Yes, I think that as long as you have accepted to handle this small task, you should complete it. Thank God, that it is a small one! Other translators- me one of them- have learned this | Morano El-Kholy | Aug 7, 2018 |
ProZ.com technical support | For how long should I wait till my technical issue is addressed?! | Thank you, dear Katalin. | Dear Katalin,
Thanks for this detailed and accurate analysis. Actually, I was very upset and annoyed about this issue. But, your explanation is very logical and convincing. I re | Morano El-Kholy | Jul 11, 2018 |
ProZ.com technical support | For how long should I wait till my technical issue is addressed?! | O.K. | Yes, I will do! Thank you, Katalin. | Morano El-Kholy | Jul 10, 2018 |
ProZ.com technical support | For how long should I wait till my technical issue is addressed?! | Thank you again. | Thank you Katalin,
Please, check this link: https://www.proz.com/?sp=wwa&sp_mode=stat s Kind regards. | Morano El-Kholy | Jul 10, 2018 |
ProZ.com technical support | For how long should I wait till my technical issue is addressed?! | Yes, you are right but.... | I agree with you regarding the first part of your comment. Maybe I am still sticking to the old version of Proz. But as to your last approach concerning my statistics: I mean the statis | Morano El-Kholy | Jul 10, 2018 |
ProZ.com technical support | For how long should I wait till my technical issue is addressed?! | Thank you dear Daniel. | [QUOTE]Daniel wrote:
Some providers (although certainly NOT ProZ!) mark issues as pending forever, hoping that user forgets about it or gives up.[/QUOTE] I hope that this is not the< | Morano El-Kholy | Jul 10, 2018 |
ProZ.com technical support | For how long should I wait till my technical issue is addressed?! | Thank you dear Katalin. | Dear Katalin,
[QUOTE]Katalin wrote:
Hi Morano El-Kholy, I'm also waiting a few tickets of mine to be answered and issues to be solved. What is the problem with your WWA?[/QUO | Morano El-Kholy | Jul 10, 2018 |
ProZ.com technical support | For how long should I wait till my technical issue is addressed?! | Dear Proz technicians,
I do not know whether you will respond to my topic or not. I have filed several support requests regarding repairing my undeveloped technical issue in both my pro | Morano El-Kholy | Jul 8, 2018 |
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