| Pages in topic: < [1 2 3] > | R.I.P. Giles Watson Thread poster: Daniela Zambrini
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| A nice person | Jul 27, 2015 |
Giles was a nice person who gave me encouragement in ProZ.com's early days. He spoke at our events and I have often used him as an example for freelance translators over the years. I regret that I won't be able to see him again and enjoy his humor.
My condolences to his family.
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| Ciao Giles, che la terra ti sia lieve | Jul 27, 2015 |
Apprendo con profonda tristezza la notizia e invio le mie più sentite condoglianze alla moglie e ai suoi cari.
Giles era un uomo che stimavo profondamente: grande grandissimo professionista, persona squisita e, soprattutto, un vero signore nel senso più ampio della parola.
Ci siamo scambiati diverse e-mail nel corso degli anni, avevamo un cordiale rapporto epistolare e ci saremmo dovuti incontrare di persona ad una delle scorse conferenze ATA, a cui all’ultimo min... See more Apprendo con profonda tristezza la notizia e invio le mie più sentite condoglianze alla moglie e ai suoi cari.
Giles era un uomo che stimavo profondamente: grande grandissimo professionista, persona squisita e, soprattutto, un vero signore nel senso più ampio della parola.
Ci siamo scambiati diverse e-mail nel corso degli anni, avevamo un cordiale rapporto epistolare e ci saremmo dovuti incontrare di persona ad una delle scorse conferenze ATA, a cui all’ultimo minuto non partecipai. Ora me ne spiace molto.
Uomo di cultura, intelligentissimo, estremamente preparato, arguto, con un piacevole senso dell’umorismo. Da sempre uno dei miei idoli qui a Proz. La prima volta che ricevetti un suo agree mi sentii come una bambina che riceve un complimento inaspettato dal Maestro.
Era un vero fuoriclasse. Solo poterlo chiamare “collega” era ed è motivo di orgoglio per me e, sono certa, tutti noi, che alla sua bravura possiamo solo aspirare.
Ogni volta che leggo un suo pezzo tradotto imparo qualcosa, che meravigliosa eredità ci hai lasciato!
Grazie di tutto, Giles. Ci mancherai tanto. ▲ Collapse
| | | | | RIP a scholar and a gentleman | Jul 27, 2015 |
Like you all, I held Giles in the highest esteem, although I never met him in person. What appalling news; we've lost one of the very best.
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United States
Local time: 01:04
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| Terrible loss | Jul 27, 2015 |
Such sad news. I only knew him from the forums and a few e-mail exchanges, but I was always impressed by how knowledgeable he was.
My condolences to his family and friends.
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Russell Jones
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:04
Italian to English
| Far too young | Jul 27, 2015 |
This is terrible news today.
I had the pleasure of meeting Giles at the ProZ.com conference in Oxford in 2004, where we discussed a common interest in art history, particularly that of north-east Italy.
His contributions to this site were unmissable, not only on the subject of wine, in which he was THE expert, but particularly on linguistics and etymology, of which he had an encyclopaedic knowledge.
What I shall remember most, both online and in person, is a man of great intell... See more This is terrible news today.
I had the pleasure of meeting Giles at the ProZ.com conference in Oxford in 2004, where we discussed a common interest in art history, particularly that of north-east Italy.
His contributions to this site were unmissable, not only on the subject of wine, in which he was THE expert, but particularly on linguistics and etymology, of which he had an encyclopaedic knowledge.
What I shall remember most, both online and in person, is a man of great intellect but also of great humanity: a real English gentleman.
A tribute from Beppe Severgnini was published today by in Corriere della Sera's digital edition: http://www.corriere.it/cultura/15_luglio_27/elementare-watson-addio-giles-traduttore-corriereit-dce66ddc-343b-11e5-b933-63839669b549.shtml
We have lost one of the greats of our profession - far too young. ▲ Collapse
| | | | P.L.F. Persio
Netherlands
Local time: 10:04
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| Un brindisi per Giles | Jul 28, 2015 |
Concordo con tutti i colleghi: Giles era un collega esemplare e, soprattutto, un gentiluomo.
È triste e ingiusto che se ne sia andato così presto, lasciando la propria famiglia, gli amici e i colleghi, ma cerchiamo di pensare al fatto che anche soltanto incontrarlo virtualmente qui è stato un onore e un privilegio: tutti noi abbiamo imparato qualcosa da Giles, tutti noi lo ricorderemo con ammirazione e rimpianto, ma anche con gratitudine.
Prenderò una bella bottigli... See more Concordo con tutti i colleghi: Giles era un collega esemplare e, soprattutto, un gentiluomo.
È triste e ingiusto che se ne sia andato così presto, lasciando la propria famiglia, gli amici e i colleghi, ma cerchiamo di pensare al fatto che anche soltanto incontrarlo virtualmente qui è stato un onore e un privilegio: tutti noi abbiamo imparato qualcosa da Giles, tutti noi lo ricorderemo con ammirazione e rimpianto, ma anche con gratitudine.
Prenderò una bella bottiglia di Barbaresco, un vino nobile, asciutto, corposo ed eccellente, e la berrò centellinandola, gustandola pian piano e con giudizio, brindando alla memoria di Giles, grande traduttore ed esperto enologo, e alla salute dei suoi cari. ▲ Collapse
| | | | | a true professional | Jul 28, 2015 |
Like many of you, I only knew Giles virtually. But I was always struck by his professionalism, generosity and tremendous talent that jumped off the screen with every post. His wine glossary, selflessly shared with all of us, is bookmarked on my computer and "flipped" through often.
His work in Corriere della Sera and putting the final touches on Beppe Servignini's books was also stellar. I could go on and on.
Condolences to his family. I hope they will be able to read ... See more Like many of you, I only knew Giles virtually. But I was always struck by his professionalism, generosity and tremendous talent that jumped off the screen with every post. His wine glossary, selflessly shared with all of us, is bookmarked on my computer and "flipped" through often.
His work in Corriere della Sera and putting the final touches on Beppe Servignini's books was also stellar. I could go on and on.
Condolences to his family. I hope they will be able to read the effusive praise of his Proz colleagues. He will be missed terribly. A toast to un uomo grande! ▲ Collapse
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Veramente una grande perdita! Grazie ancora per l'aiuto e per l'ottimo glossario sul vino!
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Leggo solo ora e davvero mi sento triste, un altro eccellente collega che ci lascia
Perdita enorme, condoglianze alla famiglia
| | | | | Riposa in pace | Jul 29, 2015 |
Non conoscevo personalmente Giles (non intervengo spesso nel forum) ma ho letto svariati suoi commenti e ho avuto l'impressione che fosse non solo un un professionista competente, ma anche una persona molto gentile.
Condoglianze alla sua famiglia e ai suoi amici.
| | | | Balasubramaniam L.
India
Local time: 13:34
Member (2006)
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SITE LOCALIZER | Shocked and saddened | Jul 30, 2015 |
It was only a few days ago that Giles had responded to a thread which I was following. I only knew him from the forums, but he came through as a wonderful person, never condescending or impolite, even to my cantankerous posts, which he would take the trouble to respond to sometimes with his sane, but firm, opinion.
Even though I felt intimidated by his erudition, I always valued his humaneness and the wisdom in what he had to say. It is saddening that this interaction will no longer... See more It was only a few days ago that Giles had responded to a thread which I was following. I only knew him from the forums, but he came through as a wonderful person, never condescending or impolite, even to my cantankerous posts, which he would take the trouble to respond to sometimes with his sane, but firm, opinion.
Even though I felt intimidated by his erudition, I always valued his humaneness and the wisdom in what he had to say. It is saddening that this interaction will no longer be possible.
My heart-felt condolences to family members. ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Very sad news! | Jul 30, 2015 |
My most sincere condolencies to all people who loved him.
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| What very sad news | Jul 30, 2015 |
I always enjoyed and respected Giles's contributions.
My condolences to the family too.
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Desidero unirmi al cordoglio di chi mi ha preceduto per la scomparsa di questo stimato collega.
Pur non conoscendolo, dai suoi post traspariva una grandissima professionalità e autorevolezza. Lo consideravo una delle figure più qualificate del sito, un vero punto di riferimento di cui stimavo l'opinione e i punti di vista. Un professionista che era arrivato alle massime vette della professione e che ci rappresentava nel modo migliore.
Sincere condoglianze alla famiglia.
| | | | | A salute to Giles. A true master, who will be sorely missed | Aug 5, 2015 |
although with many friends in common, I knew him only on Kudoz
09:27 Jun 28, 2011
3 affected by micro-karstification James (Jim) Davis
3 micro-karstified/microkarstified Giles Watson
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21:19 Jun 26, 2007
9 mins confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
since/because although it has ... See more although with many friends in common, I knew him only on Kudoz
09:27 Jun 28, 2011
3 affected by micro-karstification James (Jim) Davis
3 micro-karstified/microkarstified Giles Watson
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21:19 Jun 26, 2007
9 mins confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
since/because although it has Giles Watson
agree James (Jim) Davis: Bury your doubts BECAUSE and give it five
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02:24 Dec 11, 2012
companies with unique new talent Jim
suppliers that are still off the radar Giles
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Found it Jim
12:38 Dec 21, 2012 [Click here to delete your post]
This is the "Equation between broad recognition of a brand and owership rights to that brand". Because ...
Nice one, Jim
12:41 Dec 21, 2012
That looks good.
Neither of us posted
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18:18 Oct 28, 2010
le caste
4 +1 the elites James (Jim) Davis
vested interests Giles Watson
Dominic Currie 14:06 Nov 2, 2010 (who poste)
Glad to the see the lively discussion ... For the record, I was torn between "elites" and "vested interests".
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18:50 Oct 12, 2012
Jim Re "completato"
The word "completato" is pretty clear. It means that something has been carried out, and now nothing further remains to be done
Giles Watson Italy
Literalism
09:15 Oct 14, 2012
@Jim: unless I'm missing something, "comprehensively reinforced" contains the notions of strengthening and completion while avoiding
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My question
14:37 Jun 19, 2007
Italian term or phrase: single
DON'T SWITCH THE LANGUAGE PAIR pls
As I understand it "single" in English means very simply that you are unmarried ....
James (Jim) Davis
Answer
English translation:one-person (household) Giles Watson
Explanation:
Hi Jim 'n' Wendell,
The passage seems to be talking specifically about cohabitation, in which case ...
Selected response from:
Giles Watson
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We didn't always see eye to eye...
@Jim
00:08 Aug 31, 2014
It certainly makes more sense than translating "oneri" as "services"
"If all else fails, just translate what the text actually says", as one of my better classics masters used to say. Of course if the text is erroneous, it rather spoils the fun!
@Giles
20:08 Aug 31, 2014 [Click here to delete your post]
With the greatest respect Giles: a more intelligent classics master might recognise a typo from the context rather than dogmatically translate what the text actually says
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I would continue all night
https://www.google.co.uk/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q="Then%20She%20Found%20Me"&oq=&gws_rd=cr,ssl&ei=cP_BVciODsj0-AHgmLywCA#hl=en-GB&q=site:proz.com%20%20jim%20davis%20giles%20watson
with another 190 odd exchanges in tribute to Giles
but alas life goes on and I must work tomorrow
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His genious
His translations were always into impeccably natural English which was always astoundingly faithful
His faults
At times he opted for fidelity rather than use the flare and creativity ("still off the radar") he undoubtedly possessed.
We salute you Giles
Jim ▲ Collapse
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