@x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world • 11 months agoLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?message-square69fedilinkarrow-up152arrow-down10
arrow-up152arrow-down1message-squareLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?@x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world • 11 months agomessage-square69fedilink
minus-square@stelelor@lemmy.calinkfedilink10•11 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.xyzlinkfedilink5•11 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•11 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