x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 2 days agoLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?message-squaremessage-square63fedilinkarrow-up152arrow-down11
arrow-up151arrow-down1message-squareLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 2 days agomessage-square63fedilink
minus-squarestelelor@lemmy.calinkfedilinkarrow-up9·1 day agoUsing the wrong register for the material or topic. For example, using very literary language in a technical manual… No, “peculiarities” is not an appropriate synonym for “features” or “specs”.
minus-squareblackbrook@mander.xyzlinkfedilinkarrow-up4·6 hours ago“Peculiarities” has a much different connotation. I’ve used software which has had features that might have been better described as peculiarities.
Using the wrong register for the material or topic. For example, using very literary language in a technical manual… No, “peculiarities” is not an appropriate synonym for “features” or “specs”.
“Peculiarities” has a much different connotation. I’ve used software which has had features that might have been better described as peculiarities.