@x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world • 9 months agoLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?message-square72arrow-up154
arrow-up154message-squareLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?@x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world • 9 months agomessage-square72
minus-square@stelelor@lemmy.calinkfedilink10•9 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•9 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•9 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