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IPA SOURCE HAND TRANSCRIPTION VS. GOOGLE TRANSLATE
| Language and work | Original text | Google translate | IPA Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian: Donaudy, Or che le rèdole | Or che le rèdole verdi ritornano | Now that the green rèdole return | Now that the grassy paths have again turned green |
| German: Brahms, Ein Deutsches Requiem | Herr, lehre doch mich, dass ein Ende mit mir haben muss |
Lord, teach me that there must be an end to me | Lord, teach me then, that my life must have an end |
| French: Hahn, Si mes vers avaient des ailes | Si mes vers avaient des ailes | If my worms had wings | If my verses had wings |
| Spanish: Àlvarez, Cantares | De qué le sirve a tu madre | What good is it to your mother | How does it serve your mother |
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