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Arabic translation: Whatever you do, don't translate it

17:04 Jun 21, 2005

English to Arabic translations [PRO]
Ships, Sailing, Maritime

English term or phrase: Question

I have two tables for codes used to refer to Alphabet and Numebrs in English. You know ... Alpha for A, Sierra for S and so on. the table is divided into (letter, word and word pronunciation) Should I transliterate in this case? Should I keep them in English? Should I translate the translated ones and keep the rest Transliterated?

What should I do :(.....

Dina Abdo KudoZ activity Questions: 164 (none open) (8 closed without grading) Answers: 508 Palestine
Local time: 08:54

Arabic translation:Whatever you do, don't translate it

Explanation:
That's my opinion. The phonetic alphabet you refer to is used in radio communications by pilots etc. The words (Alpha, Bravo etc) are agreed upon, and you can't just make up your own words.
You didn't give enough context (what is the text about? Is the table explained somehow), but in most cases I would probably just leave the table as it is (in English)

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Nesrin
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:54

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I'll vote for your answer as that what I decided first. But needed to be sure :) Great as usual Nesrin :) Thank you :)
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Summary of answers provided

5 +2

It is up to the client. Chech it out with them.

Ahmed Ismail

3 +2

Whatever you do, don't translate it

Nesrin

If the first phoneme of the word matchs the letter phonetically keep it, if not transliterate it.

ahmadwadan.com

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peer agreement (net): +2

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Whatever you do, don't translate it

Nesrin
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:54
Native speaker of: Arabic
PRO pts in category: 12

Grading comment

I'll vote for your answer as that what I decided first. But needed to be sure :) Great as usual Nesrin :) Thank you :)

23 mins confidence:

question If the first phoneme of the word matchs the letter phonetically keep it, if not transliterate it.

Explanation:
Regards

ahmadwadan.com
Saudi Arabia
Local time: 08:54
Native speaker of: Arabic
PRO pts in category: 21

24 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

It is up to the client. Chech it out with them.

Explanation:
The client will tell you how they like it.

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Note added at 2005-06-21 17:49:41 (GMT)
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I agree with all the colleagues here. However, instead of doing what seems logical and agreable to everyone, you better check with the client!

Ahmed Ismail
Egypt
Local time: 08:54
Works in field
Native speaker of: Arabic
PRO pts in category: 4

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