#language translation

[kaija-rayne-author]

I've finished my Dragon Age elvish/elven/elvhen/el'vhen dictionary. And 99% of it is posted. I just need to clean up the primer and post that.

I have a linguistics minor and broke el'vhen down into its component parts. It started as just a list for me, but took on a life of its own.

Anyway. Hopefully, this will give us more words and tools to work with.

[pianokantzart]

Trying to translate a scene (pt 2)...

... I'm still on the warp pipe scene in the Japanese dub of The Super Mario Bros Movie: X

This is the line in English: "I'm telling you! Nothing can hurt us as long as we're together!" In Japanese, I'm hearing the line as this: "Daijoubu! Bokura taru de(?) do ba, nantoka naru sa!"

I know "Daijoubu" means "It's okay." (It literally translates to "okay," but in this context I believe it's a reassurance.)

I know "nantoka naru sa" means "it'll be alright in the end."

But I'm confused about that part in the middle. Bokura means "we." I think "taru" means enough/sufficient? Though it might have a different meaning in this context. Or I could be mishearing. (See update for corrections!) "Ba" is a conditional form. (If A, then B.) So is the quote: "It's okay! So long as we're enough, it'll be alright in the end"? That doesn't seem right. I'm almost certain that the "taru" I hear is something different, but I can't for the life of me figure out what the word actually is.

(Tagging @theybibsxi and @hug-monster for their expertise 🙏 )

Update:

@dooxliss suggested that the "taru" I'm hearing is actually "futari," which means "two people"/"a pair."

"Daijoubu! Bokura futari do ba, nantoka naru sa!"

If that's the case, the quote is actually "It's okay! So long as we're a pair, it'll be alright in the end," which makes a lot more sense.

Still, any sort of extra confirmation/correction is appreciated 👍 

[pinky-the-splendid]

Current Project

currently working autism project: translating D&D into latin

Long story short, I finished that and decided to work on an even larger, autismer project.

Translate the player's handbook. It's not going to be quick or easy, but hopefully it will be good.

[redsamuraiii]

Confusing moment when I try to figure out what it means.

Saw this cool t-shirt at the mall. I know the いっしょだよ is pronounced as "Isshoda yo". But I don't know what it means, so I use google translate app. It says "When is it". I get more confused as I know "When is it" is "Itsudesu ka" いつですか which is different. Turns out いっしょだよ "Isshoda yo" means "We're together."

I need a more accurate translate app than Google, while on the go. 😂

[goreybaby]

korean speakers!!

this is such a random request, but can anyone who's fluent in korean translate this song for me? i've been searching high and low for a few years now whenever i'm reminded of it, but i don't believe she has it published anywhere since it's an original... 😞

[speaknahuatl]

Understanding Language Translation and Translation Work at Speaknahuatl: Spanish, English and Nahuatl

What is language translation?

Language translation is the act of changing written words from one language to another language using different computer-assisted tools like translation memory. Translators have the ability to examine text or other written documents to make sure it is an accurate translation. Translators focus on written works like blogs, news articles, websites, etc.

What is language translation?

Language translation is like transforming words on paper, website, medical document, etc. from one language to another. For example, let’s say a Spanish speaker received a medical letter in English. This is where a translator can help by changing all the words to Spanish. This work may involve using software, cross-referencing other documents and referencing multiple dictionaries to make sure the translation is correct. 

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[amberlin1]

"Le pétrole" Immediately reminded me of the entirety of 3 years of spanish majors/minors/level I- III students shaming whoever in the language building that was responsible for translating the room door names for using "shops" instead of "storage"/"closets" for "stores". It was rectified immediately.

i’m “the petrol of sun of flowers” 

[surviving-the-next-4-years]

Republicans deliberately use coded language to trick people to vote for them and radicalize their group. Many don't even realize they're radicalized or what they're saying is even racist. This is why they think the Left is "over reacting" because the either know they're using coded language and don't care, or they don't know anything at all.

[pianokantzart]

Trying to translate a scene...

...or... at least a few simple sentences of a scene, specifically when Mario and Luigi are in the warp pipe in the Japanese dub of The Super Mario Bros Movie: X

In the English version, the exchange goes like this: Mario: "It's all going to be okay!" Luigi: "How is this going to be okay!?"

But in Japanese, it goes something like this (assuming I didn't mishear anything):

Mario: "Luigi! Shinpai sero na!" Luigi: "Niisan! Shinpai dayo!"

I know Japanese sentence structure is subject-object-verb. I know "shinpai" means worry, concern, or anxiety. "Na" at the end of a sentence can mean a lot of things: seeking confirmation, a rhetorical statement, or an imperative sentence (i.e a command). My guess is that it's seeking confirmation. Luigi ends his response with "dayo," which is often a pushier, more informal version of "desu," which I think is something of an english-equivalent of "to be"? (don't quote me on this I could be completely wrong.)

I don't know what "sero" means. If I'm hearing correct, and my source is correct, it's apparently either an auxiliary verb indicating a causative, an auxiliary verb indicating that someone has permission to do something, or an honorific for others' actions.

With all this in mind, this is my current take on the translation... Mario: "Luigi! You're worried!" Luigi: "Big Bro! This is worrying!!!" (see edit for correction!)

But there's a huge chance I got something wrong. Anyone who actually knows Japanese, please please please feel free to correct me!

EDIT: I got feedback from someone who's Japanese!

Big thanks to @hug-monster for the help! Mario doesn't say "Shinpai sero na!" he says "Shinpai suru na." Suru means "do." With this in mind, "na" in this context is an informal way of saying "not." So, put together, what Mario is actually saying is "Luigi! Don't worry!"

In this context, a more accurate translation of Luigi's response is "Bro! I am worried!"

[kumpenny-solutions]

[linguaworldservices]

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[speaknahuatl]

LANGUAGE INSIGHT: TEACHING VS. INTERPRETING VS. TRANSLATION

Language is a powerful tool that holds the potential to connect people from different corners of the world. Understanding and mastering a language opens up new avenues of communication and cultural understanding. Amongst the various facets of language, teaching, interpreting, and translation are three crucial aspects that serve distinct but interconnected roles.

What is Language Teaching?

Language teaching is the process of enabling learners to acquire a new language. It involves building knowledge of various aspects of the language, such as grammar, cultural nuances, listening, writing, reading, and speaking skills. Picture yourself on a mission to learn a new language - be it your native tongue, a language you are reclaiming, or a foreign one. A language teacher is your guide on this journey, helping you to learn everything about the language: speaking, understanding, writing, pronunciation and even the cultural aspects intertwined with the language.

What is Language Interpreting?

Language interpreting is a real-time translation process that involves listening to something in one language and orally translating it into another. This form of translation can be witnessed at public events, news channels, courthouses, and even in the medical field where interpreters assist in overcoming language barriers. Essentially, interpreting is the act of transforming spoken words or signs from one language to another to ensure that all parties involved in the communication process understand each other.

What is Language Translation?

Language translation is the process of changing written words from one language to another. This can involve use of different computer-assisted tools like translation memory. Translators have the ability to examine text or other written documents to ensure the translation is accurate. This art of transformation is typically focused on written works like blogs, news articles, websites, medical documents, etc. For instance, if a Spanish speaker received a medical letter in English, a translator can help by changing all the words to Spanish.

Recognizing the Differences

Teaching, interpreting and translating each play a distinct role in the realm of language. Teaching empowers individuals with the ability to communicate in new languages, interpreting facilitates real-time connections between people speaking different languages, and translating preserves the written legacy of a language by making written documents accessible across language barriers. Acknowledging these differences unveils the diverse facets of language mastery.

What We Do at SpeakNahuatl.com

We are a collective of language workers, comprising of learners and teachers. Our work revolves around language revitalization projects and we offer trilingual translation services in Nahuatl, English & Spanish. However, we do not offer interpreting services.

Interpreting Services List

For those seeking interpreting services, here are a few recommendations:

My Cielo Interpreter Project

California Interpreting Services - Nahuatl Interpreter

Collective of Indigenous Interpreters of Oregon