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Translating is an interpretation of the original text. A translated book can be better than the original. But you often need mastery of the language you transla
by pastage 2y ago
Translating is an interpretation of the original text. A translated book can be better than the original. But you often need mastery of the language you translate to.
- crazygringo 2y ago> A translated book can be better than the original. Can you give some examples? > But you often need mastery of the language you translate to. Professional written translation is virtually always done into your native language, not into a language you've learned later. So that mastery should be taken for granted; it's a prerequisite.