Discussions - sci.lang.translation

	the new law about sworn translatiion in Greece
	The new law about sworn tranlation is Greece is passing at the Greek Plenary Session of the Greek Parliament next week. By Catherine - Oct 9 - 1 new of 1 message

	the new Greek law on sworn translation
	A new law regulating sworn translation at the Plenary Session of the Greek Parliament next week. By Catherine - Oct 8 - 1 new of 1 message

En-Fr Land in an upright position

Hi, I'm translating an air stunt video game, but I don't have pictures or descriptions, which wasn't a problem until this phrase: "Land the plane in an upright position if you want the score to count" I'm not sure what --in an upright position-- means here. I've googled the expression and found it, but without pictures, so it doesn't help much.... more »

By Linecile - Oct 7 - 6 new of 6 messages

Pity the poor translator

I've just been looking into the cost of translations from UK providers. I last did this seriously a decade ago. And I'm somewhat surprised to see prices haven't budged an inch in ten years. There's a starter in French to English translation charging £50 per thousand words[1], and a seasoned professional charging not much more[2]. This is how... more »

By DVH - Oct 6 - 3 new of 3 messages

Query

I read sci.lang.translation (and other newsgroups) on newsgroups.comcast.net This morning I received a message from Comcast saying they were going to discontinue their newsgroup service. I'm not especially computer savvy (I am aged). Is there some other free (gratis) way of accessing newsgroups? I'd really appreciate any help or advice. Thanks.... more »

By Kevin O'Donnell - Oct 2 - 9 new of 9 messages

	EN-FR Stotting
	Stotting is a characteristic behaviour of certain animals, such as gazelles. When threatened by a predator they don't immediately run away but leap up and down first. Does anyone have any idea what the corresponding technical term in French is? My English-French dictionary doesn't know the word, and I haven't found... more » By Athel Cornish-Bowden - Oct 2 - 14 new of 14 messages

	Wealth Field - Supplement to Building Administrative Framework - Management Financial Planning
	Municipal Securities - Mortgage-Backed Notes Giuen Department of Development (G.D.D.) Chairman Indicates 2008-10-01 ‘Solid organization’s core’, yet at the time when competition at a same time lead to greater impact for set goal. When these are factors seen in economy, then it is of importance to sight differences for... more » By Giuen - Oct 2 - 1 new of 1 message

Room dividers???

A verse in my A Media Luz project talks of "tables set for love" in a tango-club in Buenos Aires of the 1920s. The average 1920 B.Aires tango-club had tables for food and drink and dance in the open close to the dance floor and other tables with just a chandalier and ashtrays partly hidden behind a biombo (Spanish) / manpara (Lunfardo). I have always called... more »

By Tony Vella - Sep 29 - 12 new of 12 messages

	What are Os Entretantos and Os Finalmentes?
	Greetings. What do thees idiomatic terms mean in reference to businesses, companies, etc. in Brazil? Thanks, Nossy By Nossy - Sep 27 - 9 new of 9 messages

	help: a head-scratcher for Chinese translator
	Hi, am translating a report into Chinese(mainland style), and stumbled on the following sentence: These resolutions, passed by the traditional governing assembly of each island group, have seen TBC members face persecution and punishment. I wish I was a French translator because you do have a valid... more » By low - Sep 25 - 11 new of 11 messages