Translation Translator Skills 2

Question 1

What does 'source language' refer to in translation?

Accepted Answer

The language being translated from

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The language being translated into

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The translator's native tongue

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The most spoken global language

Question 2

What is the 'target language' in a translation project?

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The language the text is translated into

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The original document language

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The official language of the agency

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The language of the client's headquarters

Question 3

A skilled translator should typically translate primarily into which language?

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Their native or dominant language

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Any language they have studied

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Their weakest language for practice

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Only the source language

Question 4

What is a 'false friend' in translation?

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A word that looks similar across languages but differs in meaning

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A misspelled cognate

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An unreliable client

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A synonym in the same language

Question 5

Why is cultural competence important for a translator?

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It helps convey meaning, tone, and context accurately

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It speeds up typing

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It eliminates the need for proofreading

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It reduces word count

Question 6

What is 'localization' compared to plain translation?

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Adapting content to a specific locale's culture and conventions

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Translating word for word only

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Shortening text for mobile

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Translating only legal documents

Question 7

Which skill helps a translator handle texts in unfamiliar subject areas?

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Strong research and terminology skills

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Ignoring difficult terms

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Translating faster

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Using only one dictionary