@x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world • 7 months agoLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?message-square51fedilinkarrow-up145arrow-down11
arrow-up144arrow-down1message-squareLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?@x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world • 7 months agomessage-square51fedilink
minus-square@stelelor@lemmy.calinkfedilink8•7 months 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-square@blackbrook@mander.xyzlinkfedilink4•7 months ago“Peculiarities” has a much different connotation. I’ve used software which has had features that might have been better described as peculiarities.
minus-square@Zangoose@lemmy.worldlinkfedilink1•7 months agoMe when I have to code something in JavaScript
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.
Me when I have to code something in JavaScript