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    Translate an English Letter to Russian

    Hi there! I need the help of an extravagant Russian translator. I need this letter translated from English to Russian. It's not too long Keep in mind, this is a female saying it to a male [just incase gender endings affect it in any way.] Your help is incredibly appreciated!
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    Dear Nikita,

    I can't thank you enough for the adorable gift you got me! I think of you everytime I look at him! I wish I could have gotten you something wonderful this year, but unfortunately I am running rather short on money. I hope your Christmas will be a most excellent one for you and your family!

    love always,

    Rissa
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    I pretty much know how to spell his and my name in Russian, it's the grammatical part that really gets me. I've been speaking Russian for maybe 5 months and I'm still somewhat bad.. I've tried instant translators, but--1. Most of it is used with the 'masculine' denomination; 2. The grammar is poor (hey! Just like mine! ). 3. It's not very reliable. Thanks again you guys!

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    Here's an attempt, although I'm still learning, so don't trust everything.

    Dear Nikita,
    I can't thank you enough for the adorable gift you got me! I think of you everytime I look at him! I wish I could have gotten you something wonderful this year, but unfortunately I am running rather short on money. I hope your Christmas will be a most excellent one for you and your family!
    love always,
    Rissa

    Дорогой Никита
    Я не могу благодарить достаточно тебе за прелестный подарок, который ты дал мне. Я мечаю о тебе каждый раз, что его вижу. Я надеюсь, что я могла купить что-то для тебя в этом годе, но к несчастью, у меня нет много денег. Я надеюсь, что твое рождество будет очень отлично для тебя и твоей семей.
    Целую,
    Рисса
    Я знаю
    Что делаю
    Вилкою
    Пирогу

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    Quote Originally Posted by Darobat
    Here's an attempt, although I'm still learning, so don't trust everything.

    Dear Nikita,
    I can't thank you enough for the adorable gift you got me! I think of you everytime I look at him! I wish I could have gotten you something wonderful this year, but unfortunately I am running rather short on money. I hope your Christmas will be a most excellent one for you and your family!
    love always,
    Rissa

    Дорогой Никита
    Я не могу благодарить достаточно тебе за прелестный подарок, который ты дал мне. Я мечаю о тебе каждый раз, что его вижу. Я надеюсь, что я могла купить что-то для тебя в этом годе, но к несчастью, у меня нет много денег. Я надеюсь, что твое рождество будет очень отлично для тебя и твоей семей.
    Целую,
    Рисса
    I ordinarily wouldn't dream of doing this, but since you scored one less than I on that online Russian test, I thought I'd ask a few questions about your translation I might be wrong...

    Я мечаю о тебе каждый раз, что его вижу
    [since she said "look at him," would you want смотрю на него?]

    в этом годе [I think you need в этом году since you're dealing with time]

    и твоей семей [I believe it would be и твоей семьи]

    Again, I might be wrong... also, I don't know, but maybe Risa wants to use the formal Вы?

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    Some suggestions, I do not know if they would help

    Quote Originally Posted by Darobat
    Я мечаю ...
    Maybe this should be "Я думаю ..."

    Quote Originally Posted by Darobat
    ... и твоей семей
    Edit: Arg challenger is right " твоей семьи"

    Quote Originally Posted by Darobat
    Я не могу благодарить достаточно тебе за прелестный подарок, ...
    This is very literal and may not sound proper in Russian. Maybe this would be better:
    "Огромное спасибо за твой прелестный подарок."
    Какая разница, умереть богатым или бедным?

    Какой толк от богатства если ты не счастлив.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kwatts59
    Some suggestions, I do not know if they would help


    Quote Originally Posted by Darobat
    ... и твоей семей
    I think this should be "и твоя семья"
    I think "your family" is supposed to be included in для.

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    Quote Originally Posted by challenger
    Quote Originally Posted by kwatts59
    Some suggestions, I do not know if they would help


    Quote Originally Posted by Darobat
    ... и твоей семей
    I think this should be "и твоя семья"
    I think "your family" is supposed to be included in для.
    Your right challenger. для is always followed by genitive.
    для твоей семей

    I tried editing my post before you read it but I was too late.

    Edit. ARRRGGG "для твоей семьи"
    Какая разница, умереть богатым или бедным?

    Какой толк от богатства если ты не счастлив.

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    Re: Translate an English Letter to Russian

    Quote Originally Posted by Otacon
    Dear Nikita,

    I can't thank you enough for the adorable gift you got me! I think of you everytime I look at him! I wish I could have gotten you something wonderful this year, but unfortunately I am running rather short on money. I hope your Christmas will be a most excellent one for you and your family!

    love always,

    Rissa
    Дорогой Никита!
    У меня не хватает слов чтобы отблагодарить тебя за твой милый подарок! Я думаю о тебе каждый раз когда смотрю на него! Я бы хотела подарить тебе что-нибудь замечательное в этом году, но к сожалению мои деньги на исходе. Я надеюсь, что это Рождество будет самым прекрасным для тебя и твоей семьи!

    Люблю,
    Рисса

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    You guys are awesome! I hope to better improve my grammatical skills on here.

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    Re: Translate an English Letter to Russian

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeM
    Quote Originally Posted by Otacon
    Dear Nikita,

    I can't thank you enough for the adorable gift you got me! I think of you everytime I look at him! I wish I could have gotten you something wonderful this year, but unfortunately I am running rather short on money. I hope your Christmas will be a most excellent one for you and your family!

    love always,

    Rissa
    Дорогой Никита!
    У меня не хватает слов чтобы отблагодарить тебя за твой милый подарок! Я думаю о тебе каждый раз когда смотрю на него! Я бы хотела подарить тебе что-нибудь замечательное в этом году, но к сожалению мои деньги на исходе. Я надеюсь, что это Рождество будет самым прекрасным для тебя и твоей семьи!

    Люблю,
    Рисса
    Go with this one Otacon
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    In Post-Soviet Russia internet porn downloads YOU!

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    Yeah, go with MikeM's, but can you translate "I hope it will be most joyful" as самым прекрасным? In English here most basically just means very.

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