Translated calls, voice messages & chat between German and English
You speak German, they hear English. No typing, no copy-paste, no interpreter.
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Translate spoken German to English on calls, video calls and voice messages
If you are looking for German to English voice translation, you probably want a real conversation — not a one-line paste into a translator. Trilyo is a chat app built for that exchange. You and the other person each use Trilyo on your own phone, choose your language once, and then speak or type. When they speak German, you hear English. When you answer in English, they hear German.
German to English voice translation on a call
Start a call in Trilyo when you need to speak with someone who uses German. You speak German, finish your turn and pause, and the other person hears English. When they answer in English, you hear German. Each person stays on their own phone, and the conversation moves in both directions without an interpreter or copy-and-paste step.
That can help when you are calling family in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, speaking with a host, coordinating with a supplier or handling a customer conversation. Clear audio and taking turns help the translation work as expected. For a practical walkthrough, read how to talk to someone who speaks a different language on a phone call.
German and English video calls with subtitles
When seeing the other person matters, Trilyo also supports video calls with translated subtitles. You can speak German while the other person follows the English subtitles, then they answer in English while you follow German. Take one turn at a time so each phrase can be processed and shown clearly. The feature keeps the conversation on two phones rather than asking both people to share one screen or switch between apps. See how to video call someone who speaks a different language for a related guide.
Translate German voice messages to English
Not every conversation needs a call. A voice message recorded in German reaches you in English, and a message you record in English reaches the other person in German. Voice messages are useful across time zones or when one person cannot talk at that moment. For tips on this format, see how to send a voice message to someone who speaks a different language.
Translate German to English text messages
Chat works in both directions too. A German message shows up in English for you, and what you type in English arrives in German. The translation happens inside the Trilyo conversation, so invite the other person there instead of moving between a chat app and a separate translator. Trilyo is not a WhatsApp overlay — both people talk inside Trilyo. See Trilyo vs WhatsApp translator apps for the difference.
Getting started in German and English
- Download Trilyo from the App Store on your iPhone.
- Choose German or English as your language.
- Invite the other person. They choose their language on their own phone.
- Chat, send a voice message, call or start a video call with subtitles.
Frequently asked questions
Can Trilyo translate spoken German to English during a phone call?
Yes. On a Trilyo call between two phones, you speak German, finish your turn and pause, and the other person hears English. When they reply in English, you hear German. Translation quality depends on clear audio and the language pair.
Does Trilyo support German-English video calls with subtitles?
Yes. Trilyo supports video calls with translated subtitles between German and English. Each person uses their own phone, speaks one turn at a time and follows the translated subtitles in their language.
Can I translate a German voice message to English?
Yes. A voice message recorded in German reaches you in English, and a voice message you record in English arrives in German. You listen to it like any other voice note.
Can I translate German text messages to English?
Yes, for messages sent in Trilyo. A German message arrives in English for you, and your English reply arrives in German for the other person. Trilyo translates the conversation inside the app, not SMS or messages in other apps.
Do both people need Trilyo?
Yes. Trilyo works between two phones. Each person uses Trilyo on their own phone and picks their language, so chat, voice messages, calls and video calls with subtitles can work in both directions.
Is Trilyo free, and is it available on Android?
Trilyo is free to download on the App Store for iPhone and on Google Play for Android, with optional in-app purchases.