Working languages:
Croatian to German
Russian to German
Serbian to German

Veronika Wengert
Specialized in slavic languages

Augsburg, Bayern, Germany
Local time: 09:46 CEST (GMT+2)

Native in: German (Variant: Germany) 

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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Transcription
Expertise
Specializes in:
ManufacturingTourism & Travel
JournalismBusiness/Commerce (general)
Finance (general)Management
Real EstateTransport / Transportation / Shipping
Cinema, Film, TV, Drama

Rates
General rate: 0.1 EUR per word / 40 EUR per hour


KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 12, Questions answered: 3, Questions asked: 15
Project History 0 projects entered
Payment methods accepted PayPal, Payoneer
Translation education Master's degree - University of Leipzig/Germany: M.A. South slavic languages, Russian, Journalism; state-certified translator for Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
Experience Years of experience: 21. Registered at ProZ.com: Jul 2008.
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Memberships BDÜ
Software Trados Studio
Website http://www.veronika-wengert.de
Bio

How can I assist you as a journalist, travel book author, technical writer (TAE - Tekom member) and translator specialized in Slavic languages?

I offer professional services in translation. With over 20 years of experience and a proven track record, I deliver accurate, reliable, and detail-oriented results.

Qualifications

  • Bilingual education: Croatian-German
  • State-certified and officially sworn translator: Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (appointed by the District Court of Augsburg, 2001)
  • Technical writer, with TAE certificate (2025)
  • Memberships: BDÜ (Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators, Germany), Tekom (European Association for Technical Communication, Germany)

Academic/working Background

  • Master's Degree: South Slavic languages (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Slovenian, Bulgarian), Russian, and Journalism – University of Leipzig, Germany
  • Postgraduate Studies: Media and Intercultural Communication – St. Kliment Ohridski University, Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Commercial Business Training (Automotive): Three-year vocational training in the car industry

Working Experience

  • Economy and Finance:
    Expertise in translating financial documents, including annual reports, banking materials, and corporate communications.

  • Tourism and Culture:
    Specialized in translating and localizing content for websites of memorial sites, tourism associations, and religious institutions. Author and updater of several German travel guides on Albania, Croatia, Slovenia, and the Balkans.

  • Legal and Certified Translations:
    Officially sworn translator for Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, specializing in certificates (school diplomas, civil status documents, contracts, driver’s licenses, IDs, etc.).

  • Technical Translations:
    Experience with large-scale projects in automotive manufacturing, crane technology, and tram systems.

  • Journalism:
    11 years of professional experience abroad, including:

    • Croatia: Freelancer journalist and translator
    • Russia: 4 years as an editor for the Moskauer Deutsche Zeitung (Moscow German Newspaper)
    • Slovenia: Work/trainee at a news agency
    • Bulgaria: Academic studies

Why Work With Me?

I bring a unique combination of linguistic expertise, cultural sensitivity, and industry knowledge. My specialization in finance, tourism, culture, and technical translations ensures precise and audience-specific results.

Feel free to reach out to me for a tailored offer.
My Website: www.veronika-wengert.de

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