x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 3 months agoLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?message-squaremessage-square60fedilinkarrow-up137arrow-down11
arrow-up136arrow-down1message-squareLemmy users what are some things translators do that absolutely infuriate you ?x4740N@lemm.ee to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 3 months agomessage-square60fedilink
minus-squarestelelor@lemmy.calinkfedilinkarrow-up5·3 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-up3·3 months ago“Peculiarities” has a much different connotation. I’ve used software which has had features that might have been better described as peculiarities.
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.