21-10-2020, 02:16 AM
(20-10-2020, 07:01 PM)ReneZ wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.Since this forum is dedicated to finding translations.....
The above is a fine example of the subtle meaning of words, and the limited (even when quite good) capabilities of automated translation tools.
The German "díe Tante" with a stress on "die" means: "thát woman". It is rather derogatory.
Google translate has no chance. It will convert "die Tante" to "the aunt". Which is not wrong.
I come across many expressions that can't be translated. I have a friend who insists that anything can be translated (he only knows one language and he's never traveled to other countries) but I don't find that to be true. Words have cultural connotations. If you don't understand the cultural background, it's very difficult to explain them.