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They were all dubbed into German !!!
Simon I've just come back from a great week in Germany staying with my friend, but there was one thing I didn't like much.
Martin Don't tell me it was the beer ?
Simon No, of course not; that was great. It was when they showed English-language movies on TV. They were all dubbed into German, which rather spoiled them for me.
Martin Your German's very good, so what was the problem ?
Simon It just seemed a bit unnatural to see Tom Hanks in an American scene with German coming out of his mouth.
Martin But that's done for the Germans' benefit, not yours.
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If a film or soundtrack is dubbed, a different sound track is added with actors speaking a translation of the dialogue.
 
Example : It was dubbed into Spanish for Mexican audiences.
 
 
 

 

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