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translating simple sentances | My understanding was

Zea_Mays — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0000

Forum: Getting established
Topic: translating simple sentances
Poster: Zea_Mays
Post title: My understanding was

that he is translating _into_ English, hopefully I was wrong.

translating simple sentances | In that case...

philgoddard — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0000

Forum: Getting established
Topic: translating simple sentances
Poster: philgoddard
Post title: In that case...

...you should post a question in English to Slovenian.

I'm surprised this doesn't exist in Slovenian -- it means it wasn't OK, but it is now.

translating simple sentances | Well...

Gregor Trebec — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0000

Forum: Getting established
Topic: translating simple sentances
Poster: Gregor Trebec
Post title: Well...

[quote]philgoddard wrote:

Are you asking whether to word them differently in the target language?
[/quote]

"It is OK now" doesn't exist in Slovenian therefore i am asking what to do in this situation

translating simple sentances | Your question is difficult to understand...

philgoddard — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0000

Forum: Getting established
Topic: translating simple sentances
Poster: philgoddard
Post title: Your question is difficult to understand...

...and I think some people may have misinterpreted it. It's not about English grammar.

Are these software strings in English, with different word orders but the same meaning?

Are you asking whether to word them differently in the target language?

[Edited at 2026-06-23 15:39 GMT]

translating simple sentances | @Zea

Samuel Murray — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0000

Forum: Getting established
Topic: translating simple sentances
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: @Zea

[quote]Zea_Mays wrote:
[quote]Samuel Murray wrote:
Well, both options are grammatically correct in English, so I suggest you put the "now" in the position that occurs most frequently in the language.[/quote]
I'd also say it depends where you want to place the emphasis. [/quote]
Well, if I understand Gregor's question correctly, the sentence is given without any context about what the sentence means or where the emphasis might be, so the question is how to translate the sentence under those circumstances.

translating simple sentances | Rude

Gerard Barry — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0000

Forum: Getting established
Topic: translating simple sentances
Poster: Gerard Barry
Post title: Rude

[quote]Cilian O'Tuama wrote:

It matters.

But you wrote before that you're a robot, so maybe not so much. [/quote]

Your post is unnecessarily rude.

translating simple sentances | There's much reading on the subject

kd42 — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0000

Forum: Getting established
Topic: translating simple sentances
Poster: kd42
Post title: There's much reading on the subject

[quote]Zea_Mays wrote:[quote]Samuel Murray wrote:
Well, both options are grammatically correct in English, so I suggest you put the "now" in the position that occurs most frequently in the language.[/quote]I'd also say it depends where you want to place the emphasis. [/quote]
Yes, I'd recommend Karletto123 to read about theme and rheme.

[quote]
AI Overview

In linguistics, a Theme is the starting point of a message (what you are talking about), while a Rheme is the new information added about the Theme (what you are saying about it). Together, they form the information structure of a clause or sentence. [1, 2, 3]
Key Concepts
• Theme: Occupies the initial position in a clause or sentence. It often overlaps with "given" or known information.
• Rheme: Follows the theme. It carries the core development of the message and typically introduces "new" information. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
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Structural Breakdown
1. Unmarked vs. Marked Themes (Declarative Clauses)
• Unmarked Theme: The expected starting point, where the Theme naturally aligns with the grammatical subject.
o Example: [The dog] (Theme) | [barked loudly in the yard.] (Rheme) [1, 2]
• Marked Theme: When an element other than the subject (like an adverb, prepositional phrase, or object) is placed at the very beginning for emphasis or stylistic effect.
o Example: [Suddenly] (Theme) | [the dog barked loudly.] (Rheme) [1, 2]
2. Types of Themes
Under systemic functional linguistics (SFL), themes can be broken down into three main categories: [1]
• Topical (Ideational): The main subject or participant (e.g., The cat sat).
• Textual: Conjunctions or connecting words (e.g., However, ...).
• Interpersonal: Words expressing attitude or viewpoint (e.g., Frankly, ...). [1, 2, 3]
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Why It Matters
Understanding this dynamic helps analyze how texts build cohesion and flow. The way a writer links the Rheme of one sentence to the Theme of the next is known as Thematic Progression, which establishes the overall readability and texture of a passage. You can read more about its application in academic writing via this Thematic Progression in English Writing Study. [1, 2, 3, 4]

If you would like to explore this further, let me know if you want to:
•
• See examples of Thematic Progression patterns (e.g., linear, constant)
• Analyze a specific sentence or paragraph together
• Dive deeper into marked themes in interrogative or imperative clauses
Let me know how you'd like to proceed.[/quote]

translating simple sentances | emphasis

Zea_Mays — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:56:00 +0000

Forum: Getting established
Topic: translating simple sentances
Poster: Zea_Mays
Post title: emphasis

[quote]Samuel Murray wrote:

Well, both options are grammatically correct in English, so I suggest you put the "now" in the position that occurs most frequently in the language.[/quote]

I'd also say it depends where you want to place the emphasis.

translating simple sentances | Go back to school, now.

Cilian O'Tuama — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:43:00 +0000

Forum: Getting established
Topic: translating simple sentances
Poster: Cilian O'Tuama
Post title: Go back to school, now.

It matters.

But you wrote before that you're a robot, so maybe not so much.

translating simple sentances | Contraction more idiomatic

Taran Johnston — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:09:00 +0000

Forum: Getting established
Topic: translating simple sentances
Poster: Taran Johnston
Post title: Contraction more idiomatic

Either is correct, but the subject and verb should be contracted to “it’s” so that the whole sentence is in the same register.

translating simple sentances | @Gregor

Samuel Murray — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0000

Forum: Getting established
Topic: translating simple sentances
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: @Gregor

[quote]Karletto123 wrote:
How do you translate simple sentances for example:
- "It is ok now." or
- "Now it is OK."
Where do I put NOW in targeted text? Does it even matter? [/quote]
Well, both options are grammatically correct in English, so I suggest you put the "now" in the position that occurs most frequently in the language.

[Edited at 2026-06-19 16:05 GMT]

translating simple sentances

Gregor Trebec — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:56:00 +0000

Forum: Getting established
Topic: translating simple sentances
Poster: Gregor Trebec

Hi,

I am getting confused here and I would like to ask you who are more experienced and specialized in translation. These sentances that i am getting in a project are not using standardized terms or anything like that.
How do you translate simple sentances for example:
- "It is ok now." or
- "Now it is OK."

Where do i put NOW in targeted text? Does it even matter?