Re: [libreoffice-l10n] Tips on translating in Weblate

Lars Jødal schreef op 12.05.2024 16:24:
> Hello
>
> As a relatively new user of Weblate, I want to say thank you for the 
> reception in the project by sharing some ideas and tips I have gathered 
> by now (partly from Sophie, partly from my own experiences).
>
> "Zen mode" gives a view that focuses on the current list of 
> translations, while some extra information is not shown. It can give a 
> better overview, but does not show the information used in the tips 
> below.
>
> At the right side of the screen is a Glossary window. The glossary list 
> is a list of English words/phrases along with translations in the 
> language worked upon. When you work on a string to translate, the 
> Glossary window will show words/phrases from the string found in the 
> glossary list, along with the translations from the list. This can help 
> to be consistent in translation. New glossaries can be added with "Add 
> term to glossary" (the term will be the current string, but can be 
> edited before saving).
>
> Below the Glossary window is a String information window. In this 
> window you can find a link "Source string location". The link opens a 
> new window that shows the source code where the string appears. This 
> can help give the context of the string.
>
> Under the current string, the button "Other languages" will display a 
> list of how the string is translated in other supported languages. If 
> you (to some extend) understand one or more of the other languages, it 
> may give you inspiration for translation to your own language. This can 
> be especially helpful if a language close to your own is farther in 
> translation than your own language.

You can also add a secondary language to your profile, so it is 
permanently visible above the English item. Go to the Profile button on 
the upper right of the screen and choose Settings. On the Language tab 
search for Secondary languages. There you can choose a language to add 
to your screen.

Regards,
Kees
> These ideas have been helpful for me. Perhaps they can be helpful for 
> others, too.
>
> Regards,
> Lars
>
>
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