x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 25 days agoLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?message-squaremessage-square73fedilinkarrow-up154arrow-down11
arrow-up153arrow-down1message-squareLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 25 days agomessage-square73fedilink
minus-squarestelelor@lemmy.calinkfedilinkarrow-up10·24 days 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-up5·23 days ago“Peculiarities” has a much different connotation. I’ve used software which has had features that might have been better described as peculiarities.
minus-squareZangoose@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·22 days 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