Can anyone translate this from Philipino to English? at DVinfo.net

Dylan Couper · October 23rd, 2008, 10:04 AM

I've been getting text messages at 4am... I think this is Philipino/Tagalog? Couldn't get Babelfish to translate. Can anyone help?

Hi sing, ginbu-ol gid neneng ang ginbayad kay amy, tapos si jelpa nagapanukot man sang gintabon kuno 1,500 ambot kon may nabilin pa kay nanay, ari ko sa obra 2:am. Bugtaw ang mga olds ko.

Thanks!

Dave Blackhurst · October 23rd, 2008, 11:24 AM

um....

"Hi, I'm trying to scam you, will you please let me? Send me 1500 parfaits by 2 tomorrow morning or the goldfish dies...."

OK, that was joking of course, but while I'm usually able to find something recognizable, that one is a complete befuddlement! I'd be interested if you do figure out what language it actually is! Since it's a text, who knows what strange 15 YO dialect this actually is!

Chris Barcellos · October 23rd, 2008, 11:40 AM

Oh my, its actually coordinates. After reviewing, it appears to give coordinates to a place in Wyoming called Devil Tower..... be careful, if you start making mountain sculptures in your oatmeal, a French scientist may show up at your door, asking you to put on an orange jump suit and dark glasses.....

Noel Lising · October 23rd, 2008, 12:22 PM

It is one of many dialects spoken in the Philippines. It is not Tagalog but a dialect spoken in the South. From what I can comprehend, someone is sending out a text message to a person in BC saying " your mother needs 1,500". I'd just reply and say that you have the wrong number.

Dylan Couper · October 23rd, 2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noel Lising

It is one of many dialects spoken in the Philippines. It is not Tagalog but a dialect spoken in the South. From what I can comprehend, someone is sending out a text message to a person in BC saying " your mother needs 1,500". I'd just reply and say that you have the wrong number.

Thanks Noel!

I'm definitely using this as material for my next DV Challenge entry. :)

October 23rd, 2008, 10:04 AM	#1
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Can anyone translate this from Philipino to English? I've been getting text messages at 4am... I think this is Philipino/Tagalog? Couldn't get Babelfish to translate. Can anyone help? Hi sing, ginbu-ol gid neneng ang ginbayad kay amy, tapos si jelpa nagapanukot man sang gintabon kuno 1,500 ambot kon may nabilin pa kay nanay, ari ko sa obra 2:am. Bugtaw ang mga olds ko. Thanks! __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

October 23rd, 2008, 11:40 AM	#3
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Oh my, its actually coordinates. After reviewing, it appears to give coordinates to a place in Wyoming called Devil Tower..... be careful, if you start making mountain sculptures in your oatmeal, a French scientist may show up at your door, asking you to put on an orange jump suit and dark glasses..... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

October 23rd, 2008, 11:24 AM	#2
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	um.... "Hi, I'm trying to scam you, will you please let me? Send me 1500 parfaits by 2 tomorrow morning or the goldfish dies...." OK, that was joking of course, but while I'm usually able to find something recognizable, that one is a complete befuddlement! I'd be interested if you do figure out what language it actually is! Since it's a text, who knows what strange 15 YO dialect this actually is!

October 23rd, 2008, 12:22 PM	#4
Noel Lising Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 789	It is one of many dialects spoken in the Philippines. It is not Tagalog but a dialect spoken in the South. From what I can comprehend, someone is sending out a text message to a person in BC saying " your mother needs 1,500". I'd just reply and say that you have the wrong number.