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leoniza
leoniza
Filipinas
Tagalo para Inglês
Translator Apr 25, 2011

it's not like you have to translate word by word but base on the sentence that is given to be translate and the real meaning of it. being a translator you must help also the reader or the listener to understand, it's not that you just have to earn but the main point here is to help others to understand...
 
Lucia Leszinsky
Lucia Leszinsky
STAFF DO SÍTIO
Thanks leoniza! Apr 25, 2011

I agree with you in that helping others to understand is an important part of translation.

Would you mind adding your thoughts to the article? Remember that anyone can contribute to wiki articles like this one by clicking on "Edit" and adding further information.

Kind regards,

Lucía
 
haraf_ijhal (X)
haraf_ijhal (X)
Local time: 23:56
Urdu para Inglês
According to me :) Feb 13, 2013

Hey
I think their are two types of translation done usually..
1.The word to word.

In this type of translation the traslator is fully focused on explaining the word meanings.this is done for those who want to learn the language.this could let them know ,which words actually means what.

2.Meaning full or understandable or simple.

In this type of translation .The translator will be fully focused on explaining the meaning of the sentence,that means .here r... See more
Hey
I think their are two types of translation done usually..
1.The word to word.

In this type of translation the traslator is fully focused on explaining the word meanings.this is done for those who want to learn the language.this could let them know ,which words actually means what.

2.Meaning full or understandable or simple.

In this type of translation .The translator will be fully focused on explaining the meaning of the sentence,that means .here reader will not learn the language but try to understand ,what authors wants to say. ▲ Collapse
 
Lucia Leszinsky
Lucia Leszinsky
STAFF DO SÍTIO
Thanks you haraf_ijhal Feb 13, 2013

Please feel free to add your comments to the article. Just click on "Edit", add further information and save the changes. Thanks again!

Lucía
 


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