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» Translating New Realities: Animal Ethics and Veganism
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Short article about neologisms and translations related to veganism and animal ethics
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» The Unique Challenges of Arabic in AI Translation
By Khaled Hassan (Halit HASANOGLU) | Published 10/9/2024 | Arabic | Recommendation:RateSecARateSecARateSecARateSecIRateSecI
This article examines why Arabic poses significant challenges for AI translation systems. Despite advances in machine translation, Arabic's unique linguistic features make it particularly difficult to automate. These challenges include its root-based morphology, where words are formed from tri-consonantal roots; complex affixation system; varied plural formations; and strict grammatical gender agreement. Additional complexities like the case system, dual forms, and multiple verb forms further complicate AI translation efforts. While AI continues to evolve, these intricate linguistic aspects of Arabic underscore the ongoing importance of human expertise in translation, suggesting that future progress may lie in combining AI capabilities with human linguistic knowledge.
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» There´s only one way to write: the right way
By Lilián Borgeaud | Published 09/24/2024 | Miscellaneous | Recommendation:RateSecARateSecIRateSecIRateSecIRateSecI
This is an ironical essay on why everybody should stick to the proper writing rules and conventions.
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» Translation Procedures: Keeping Meaning in Translation
By Alisson Silva | Published 09/22/2024 | Translation Techniques | Not yet recommended
The text explains how translators keep the original meaning when switching languages. It shows that translation is more than just changing words; it’s about clearly conveying messages and cultural ideas.
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» The Five Grids in Vietnamese Naming Tradition: A Comprehensive Overview
By Tri Quach | Published 08/25/2024 | Miscellaneous | Not yet recommended
In Vietnamese naming tradition, the Five Grids (Ngũ Cách) framework—comprising the Heavenly, Earthly, Humanly, Outerly, and Overall Grids—guides the selection of auspicious names. Each grid evaluates different aspects of a name's influence, including ancestral heritage, personal traits, public image, and overall destiny. Sino-Vietnamese characters, with their multiple meanings, play a crucial role in this process. Selecting auspicious meanings for these characters ensures names align harmoniously with cultural values and positively impact an individual's life.
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» Common Mistakes in Localizing English to Vietnamese: Navigating Pitfalls for Effective Translation
By Tri Quach | Published 08/25/2024 | Translation Techniques | Not yet recommended
Localizing content from English to Vietnamese involves more than just translation; it requires adapting the content to fit the linguistic and cultural nuances of the Vietnamese market. Common mistakes include literal translation, ignoring cultural context, failing to adjust tone and formality, inconsistent terminology, overlooking regional variations, neglecting technical language, and mistranslating cultural symbols. Avoiding these pitfalls ensures that the localized content is accurate, culturally relevant, and resonates effectively with the Vietnamese audience.
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