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Hi! My name is Nicola Obert, I’m a freelance translator and audio describer. I'm located near Freiburg in Southern Germany.

I mainly offer translations from English to German (my native language). Depending on the text, I sometimes translate from German to English as well, mostly legal documents and certificates.

My focus lies in the audiovisual area as well as the translation of non-fictional texts covering a wide variety of subject areas.

To learn more, please see the respective box below:

🎬 Audiovisual translations

  • Translation and adaptation for voice-over (documentaries),
    including thorough research of facts, adjusting the translation to the duration of speech as well as extra services such as script formatting and spotting/correcting time codes.

  • Translation for dubbing,
    including notes on cultural characteristics and wordplays as well as alternative translations, if necessary.

  • Screenplay translation using .fdx format (Final Draft)

  • Audio description (barrier-free film) – in German only
    Creation of a ready-to-speak audio described film script, applying the common rules of German audio description, and gladly using     Frazier upon request.

This way please for my reference projects.


🌳 Translation of non-fictional texts

  • Transferring the original into a factually correct and fascinating-to-read German text that fits the target group

  • Thorough research of facts as well as examining the original with regard to potential errors

  • Flexible familiarisation with new subject areas and a special focus on
    • Nature and animals, climate change and environmental protection
    • Travel reports
    • Information technology

Having worked many years in software localisation, I am an experienced translator of IT-related texts. SUSE means more to me than a female first name, and Tivoli does not only bring Kopenhagen to mind.

Ready for crocodiles, orcas, and leopards? Check out my references for nature documentaries!


⚖️ Certified translations

  • School and university certificates, testimonials
  • Civil status certificates (e.g. birth, marriage, or civil union certificates)
  • Attestations and other documents (e.g. certificates of good conduct, certificates of citizenship)

Please find information here on the order process for certified translations.


✏️ Proofreading/editing

As a translator and audio describer, I create error-free German texts. Therefore, please feel free to enquire about proofreading and editing as well.

Read more here.