Am 14.12.2017 um 12:49 schrieb WALSH STUART:
> Google translate is amazing: translations between many different
> languages. And it's free...insofar as anything from google is free.. a
> lure into a google-dominated world.
It's not so amazing. It could be much better.
Google translate runs every language through English first, then
translates to the destination language.
I will never understand how a programmer (!) cannot see that the English
language is very sketchy at best. Context is very important, but you
can't rely on context because computer programs can only guess, never do
they know.
Other languages are much more precise and would serve much better as an
intermediate. For example Sanskrit, German or Aymara would give much
better results.
So here's the tip: be aware that all texts will run through English
regardless. If you use translate to communicate, always write English.
If you need a text translated into a non-English language, always use
the English version as a source, if available.
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