Manual

Two words, same meaning

I have checked the text with the sample translation. For some words I have used others, altough they are different, the words I have picked are right as well. The words have the same meaning.

• For instance : seat belts / safety belts or defroster/demister. 

Tense

I have used the present tense a lot, I would have been nicer to use the continuous form.

• E.g.: Start / starting the car,  drive / driving, replace a bulb / replacing a bulb

As I mentioned it would have been better to use the other form altough I do think it is fine this way too. Next time I will do it a bit different.

 

 

Leaflet

Spellingmistakes

• Damage should be replaced with damaged, and therefore there is not necessary to consult your doctor with therefore it is not necessary …..
• Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to paracetamol or any (of the) ingredients.

Although I checked my text several times I didn’t notice these mistakes. A bit of a dissapointment, I still need to check my texts better.

Style

I tend to use a slightly  more formal type of speech than the example translation. I believe that both are ok to use.

Words

• Available is a better word for obtainable

These words are not complete synonyms. I should have used available. Obtainable has a similair meaning however it was not completely suitable for this sentence. A good knowledge of the meaning of words is essential.

Capital Letters

Unfortunately I forgot to use capital letters at the beginning of some letter.

Passionfruit

Spelling mistakes

• A couple examples of spellingmistakes made: in tact instead of intact, of instead of off, street instead of streets.

As I mentioned at all my error analysis I must check my work better. x Next time I want to translate the texts, check it and then later read it again. By checking it twice I hope to prevent making these stupid errors.It is unbelievable how many mistakes i could have prevented by checking my work better. A (hard) lesson!?

Prepositions

• Lack of use of preposition: On warpath instead of on the warpath.

I hope to not make these kind of mistakes too often, or better, not making them at all anymore. I was struggling with this particulair phrase, as I looked it up I couldn’t find the translation. That’s why a translated it literary.

Idiom

• Another example of wrong use of idiom is: out of my corners the right way of using ‘ooghoeken’ is out of the corner of my eyes. Always been this way / always been the case, We can not fix it / we are unable to threat this.

I have tried to look up idioms and used some in my translation. However when I checked the translation with a native speaker, she came up with a lot of small errors. Next time I want to look up more idioms and ask other classmates or my friend before publishing my work.

Tenses

• I have used the wrong tense a couple of times at the Passievrucht. For instance: She was not finishing instead of she hasn’t finished. Or Who push instead of who are pushing. are mixed up / have been mixed up, are filled in / have been filled.

I really need to look over the tenses again. I am consistent in using a certain tense however often the wrong one. This analysis made me aware that I make a lot of tense errors. Seeing this now I know i have some work to do!

American English vs. British English

• A couple of times I used American words, some examples: Elevator, Blinkers.

I am not completely sure how to prevent these mistakes. When in doubt: DOUBLE CHECK!

 

 

Jip and Janneke

Spelling mistakes

• I made a few spellingmistakes in the text. For instance come instead of home.

This mistake could have prevented easily. Just an example of careless writing. An easy solution is suitable: doucle check the work.

Prepositions

• In some cases I used the wrong preposition. E.g.: juggle with vases instead of juggle with the vases.

To prevent making these mistakes again I would like to review the grammar rules again.

Idiom

• In Dutch we use the idiom: de vaas zegt….. In English it is not right to use the word say when you speak about objects. An object can not talk. In this case you would say: Bam was the sound of the vase.

I have tried to look up idioms and used some in my translation. However when I checked the translation with a native speaker, she came up with a lot of small errors. Next time I want to do a more intensive research.

 

Times

Spelling mistakes

• At this text I made a couple spellingmistakes: e.g.: planes instead of planes and ofcourse instead of of course, Brussel instead of Brussels. Parliamentelection instead of parliament election, Is no self-mutilating… instead of is not a self-mutilating. 

In the future I want to use a spellingcheck to prevent these mistakes. These mistakes are absolutely unnecessary.

Wrong word

• Opposed must be replaced by against, advanced by pushed back

I often use a thesaurus this gives me the opportunity to use lexical variation. However these examples made me aware that i not always choose the right words. Seeing this I now know that I must check out the words I use more intensively.

Tense

• e.g.: has problems / is having problems

As with the Brexit text I must check my use of tense. I often see that I used the wrong tense. This makes me aware that I really need to review the tenses again. I can not precisely say why i do it wrong so often. But it is an absolute trend.

Preposition

• I used at the other hand what must have been On the other hand.

Again a small preposition mistake. This error can easily be prevented. I keep repeating: check your work more than once!

Idiom

• Idiom mistake: What if it isn’t happy anymore.

This sentence was translated to literary. I could not really find a good translation. Normally I try to find a good translation, however i failed at this one. More research next time.

I comparison to the other newsarticle I must say I did a better job at this one text.

Brexit means Brexit

Tenses

• example: had already finished instead of have already finished

At this texts I made a couple mistakes by using the wrong tense. This text is quite formal and I think i have more problems translating more formal kind of texts. However i did made these mistakes at literary texts as well. I must check my texts better to prevent these mistakes.

Register / style

In my opinion I used the right register and style. Newsarticles need a formal form of speech, I have used this at this specific text.

Preposition

• I forgot a preposition in combination with a weekday. I used Sunday instead of ON Sunday.

A slovenly mistake. Easy to prevent!

Wordorder

The paragraph about Chequers has a couple of wordorder mistakes (as do others, however the biggest mistake was at this parahraph.) I tend to translate too literary s
ometimes. Being aware of this now, I hope it makes it easier in
the future. I must use more English idiom instead of a literary translation. Another reason that I used the wrong wordorder is that the text has very long sentences. I struggle to translate the complete sentence and still use the right order of words.

 

 

I must check my work again and again because I see a trend that is easy to prevent.

 

Note to self: Bear in mind to check it not once, not twice but triple check!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

Technical texts

One big sigh of relieve. Finally some texts that were, in my opinion, much easier to translate. Both text were absolutely doable.

I did quite a good job I think. i believe that you should not try to invent the wheel. So i used several examples of leaflets and manuals to help me with my translation. For example the leaflet. By using other leaflets it made it easier to use the right register. I did want to avoid making a complete copy so instead of copy past the whole text I also used my own words.

The manual was not difficult to translate as well. I have looked up al the words and checked out other manuals. The only thing I struggled with was to choose the right translation. In some cases the translation device came up with two or more translations for a specific word.

It is harder to translate feelings and opinions than translating facts. This was what made it so doable for me.

Personally I think I did quite well. Mainly because I liked this genre the most. There were no real dillemas. What i would do differently next time? Nothing! (Ok, checking my better 😉 )

Translation traps (version B)

This quiz contains 9 Dutch expressions. Try to answer them correctly! Can you find all the right answers?

1. De kat uit de boom kijken.

a) See which way the wind blows

b) Wait to see where the cat is going

c) Wait until the cat comes down the tree

 

2. Er is geen vuiltje aan de lucht.

a) Today is just a sunny day

b) Not one spot can be found

c) There is not a cloud in the sky

 

3. Iemand een oor aannaaien.

a) To stitch a ear on

b) Someone sew the ear

c) Take someone for a ride

 

4. Zij is zo gek als een deur.

a) As mad as a hatter

b) As mad as a balloon

c) As mad as a door

 

5. Iets in de doofpot stoppen.

a) To cover up the rug

b) To sweep it under the carpet

c) To roll up the rug

 

6. Iets achter de hand hebben.

a) Something up your sleeve

b) Save the best for less

c) Keep a lucky penny in your pocket

 

7. Het hoekje omgaan.

a) Meet Jack the Ripper

b) Kick the bucket

c) Go to the dark corner

 

8. Te veel hooi op je vork nemen.

a) Take more than you can carry

b) In over your heads

c) A too little hayfork for your load

 

9. Waar gehakt wordt, vallen spaanders.

a) You play the price, you win the game

b) When making an omelette, one breaks an egg

c) You win some, you lose some

Manual Citroen 2CV6 Special and Club

Operating

Locks

• Doors, hood, bonnet

Dashboard

• (Club) Controls and accessories, dashboard instruments
• (Spécial) Controls and accessories, dashboard instruments

Driver’s seat

• Seats, mirrors, safety belts

Start

• Ignition lock, starting the car, choke

Drive

• Change gear, clutch, brakes

Signals and sight

• Lights, indicators, wipers

Heating and ventilation

• Ventilation, heating, defroster

Comfort

• Top (Club)
• Top (Spécial)
• Ashtray, interior light, luggage rack

 

Maintenance

Levels

• Oil, brake fluid

Mechanical part and electric installation

Installation

Body work

Interior

 

Mechanical failure

Failures reported by the dashboard

Replace a tire

Alter the headlights

Replace a bulb

Replace a fuse

Replace the battery

Replace a sparkplug

Cranking up, towing

 

Further Explanation

Drive in, 1000 km routine maintenance, warranty

Users costs

Towing a trailer

Identity tags, parts

General technic information

Car parts

 

Alphabetic content

 

Information about lubrication and a maintenance schedule before departure can be found at the back side of this manual.

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Pay attention disc brakes!

LHM brake fluid

Consult the extra sheet Juni 1981

 

Leaflet paracetamol

Leaflet Paracetamol

What are paracetamol tablets used for?

For the relief of symptoms of colds and influenza, vaccinations, headache, toothache, neuralgia, lumbago, myalgia and period cramps. If symptoms persist longer then 14 days, consult your doctor. Provide the doctor with full self-help medication information.

Before you take paracetamol tablets

Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to paracetamol or any ingredients.

Be extra careful with paracetamol tablets:

• Longlasting and frequent use is dissuade
• When you suffer from any liver or kidney problems
• when you have taken too many tablets (over 3 grams.) unconsciousness will not occur however the liver can be damage severely and is irreversible. Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose.

Pregnancy

Too little data is submitted nor available to judge whether paracetamol tablet can do damage to an unborn child. Always check with your doctor before taking any tablets.

 

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Please read this leaflet carefully, it contains important information.

This drug is obtainable without doctor’s prescription to treat mild to moderate pain therefore there is not necessary to consult your doctor. However it is of highly importance to use paracetamol tablets carefully to achieve a good result.

• Keep the leaflet it might be necessary to read it again.
• ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice in case you have any questions.
• If your symptoms persist longer then 14 days, consult a doctor.