x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 3 months agoLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?message-squaremessage-square71fedilinkarrow-up153arrow-down11
arrow-up152arrow-down1message-squareLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 3 months agomessage-square71fedilink
minus-squarestelelor@lemmy.calinkfedilinkarrow-up8·3 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-squareblackbrook@mander.xyzlinkfedilinkarrow-up4·3 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-squareZangoose@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·3 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