Thai and German, on one phone
Thailändisch und Deutsch auf einem Handy
For visits, family dinners and long calls with German-speaking relatives. You speak Thai, they speak German, and each of you reads and hears the other in your own language.
Hallo, schön, dich kennenzulernen.
Your words in German, large, and read aloud in German.สวัสดีค่ะ ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก
Their words in Thai, with the German underneath.What to expect
A short wait after each person pauses
Choose Patient for slower speakers, Quick for brisk chat. Captions show the words as they are spoken.
Mistakes happen
Names, places and numbers are where it slips most, and Thai clock times most of all. In our test run, หนึ่งทุ่ม (seven in the evening) came out in German as 22 Uhr. Check any time on the screen before you rely on it. You can type a correction, and the correction is spoken.
A quiet room helps
Television and other voices nearby make it harder to hear who is speaking.
Not for medical, legal or official matters
For those, use a professional interpreter.
Questions
Does the German speaker need the app or an account?
No. They share your phone. Nothing to install, nothing to sign in to.
Can we use earphones?
Yes. Many people wear one earphone each, or use the phone speaker on the table.
Is the conversation kept?
Not unless you choose. Saving is off by default. If you switch it on, the conversation is kept in your account until you delete it.
Can I use it at the doctor or for official papers?
No. For medical, legal or official matters, use a professional interpreter.
What does it cost?
Three minutes a day are free. Plans start at $5.99 a month for 3 hours. A Visit Pass is $9.99 for 10 hours over 14 days and never renews.