Folientänzer

06:18 Aug 18, 2019 

I am proofreading a translation. I am saying I need a suggestion for the translation of film dancer for Folientänzer, as it seems too obvious to me. I am talking about a list of terms that was translated by the translator and not a glossary. I have, as indicated above, found an acceptable translation in the packaging machine context. Thanks for all contributions.

10:48 Aug 17, 2019 

...this is certainly not proofreading. Cf.
https://experteditor.com.au/editing-vs-proofreading

By "a list of terms," I guess you mean a glossary. That's where I agree with David. You need a precise definition.

Though, quite honestly, jobs like this should go to people who specialized in this type of work.

If that's not possible, you really need someone at the company you can talk with. Else, you can't do the job right (speaking from experience).

Best

08:13 Aug 15, 2019 

The language pair, as indicated,is German to English. The term to be translated is Folientänzer. The translator had film dancer, which I have just now found out is not right, there seems to be a term "dancer arm" which I will use. Thanks everyone for the contributions!

08:13 Aug 15, 2019 

The language pair, as indicated,is German to English. The term to be translated is Folientänzer. The translator had film dancer, which I have just now found out is not right, there seems to be a term "dancer arm" which I will use. Thanks everyone for the contributions!

08:04 Aug 15, 2019 

in which direction was the original translation? Your post doesn't make it clear to me.

08:02 Aug 15, 2019 

to get this one right, you really must refer to your client and insist on a definition.
If you are proofreading, at least tell us the word of which it was a translation as ptherwise we are really in the dark, and only guessing, as JCC is.