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| This is the home page for Ubuntu English translations. | This is the home page for Ubuntu Nepali translations. |
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| Our intention is to maintain a central communications channel for en-GB based languages. Generally, this includes the forms of English spoken in Commonwealth countries such as the [https://launchpad.net/people/ubuntu-l10n-en-gb United Kingdom], [wiki:IndianTeam India], [https://launchpad.net/people/ubuntu-l10n-en-au Australia], [wiki:SouthAfricanTeam South Africa] and [wiki:CanadianTeam Canada]. | Our intention is to maintain a central communications channel for ne_NP based languages. Generally, this includes the forms of Nepali spoken in Nepal and [[IndianTeam|India]] |
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| Our translations are based on [https://translations.launchpad.net/ubuntu/feisty/+lang/en_GB British English]. That effort is headquartered [https://launchpad.net/people/ubuntu-l10n-en-gb here]. Essentially, we are producing an internationalised form of en_GB. | Our translations are based on [[https://translations.launchpad.net/ubuntu/karmic/+lang/ne_NP|Nepali]]. That effort is headquartered [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-l10n-ne|here]]. Essentially, we are producing an internationalised form of ne_NP. |
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| We do not intend to restrict the activities of local translation groups, but rather to provide a common base for everyone to build upon. Through co-operation, we hope to strengthen rather than weaken localised versions of English. | We do not intend to restrict the activities of local translation groups, but rather to provide a common base for everyone to build upon. Through co-operation, we hope to strengthen rather than weaken localised versions of Nepali. |
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| Joining the Ubuntu English (United Kingdom) Translators team allows you to commit translations and vote on policies. If you are not a member, your contributions will need to be approved by a member. The procedure for joining is as follows. | Joining the Ubuntu Nepali Translators team allows you to commit translations and vote on policies. If you are not a member, your contributions will need to be approved by a member. The procedure for joining is as follows. |
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| 1. Sign up for a [https://launchpad.net/ Launchpad account]. | 1. Sign up for a [[https://launchpad.net/|Launchpad account]]. |
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| 1. Apply to join the [https://launchpad.net/people/ubuntu-l10n-en-gb Ubuntu English (United Kingdom) Translators team] 1. Sign up to the [https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-l10n-eng ubuntu-l10n-eng mailing list] |
1. Apply to join the [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-l10n-ne|Ubuntu Nepali Translators team]] 1. Sign up to the [[https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-l10n-ne| l10n-ne mailing list]] |
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| * adequate command of the written English language to qualify as a translator | * adequate command of the written Nepali language to qualify as a translator |
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| Don't let these requirements scare you off, though. Provided you have decent written English language skills, you will likely be admitted. | Don't let these requirements scare you off, though. Provided you have decent written Nepali language skills, you will likely be admitted. |
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| Our primary communications channel is our [https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-l10n-eng mailing list]. | Our primary communications channel is our [[https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-l10n-ne|mailing list]]. |
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| The bulk of our translation effort is simple word substitution. To streamline this process and to maintain consistency, we are compiling a [wiki:EnglishTranslation/WordSubstitution table of translations]. Please help us by contributing to that table. As a quick guide, refer to our ''table of common translations'', below. | The bulk of our translation effort is simple word substitution. To streamline this process and to maintain consistency, we are compiling a [[NepaliTranslation/WordSubstitution|table of translations]]. Please help us by contributing to that table. As a quick guide, refer to our ''table of common translations'', below. |
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| For the ''Check Spelling'' function on the wiki to function correctly, we should also add our words to the [wiki:LocalSpellingWords Local Spelling Words] list. | For the ''Check Spelling'' function on the wiki to function correctly, we should also add our words to the [[LocalSpellingWords|Local Spelling Words]] list. |
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| Our primary tool is [https://launchpad.net/rosetta/+about Rosetta], Ubuntu's Web-based translation tool. To get started, consult the [wiki:TranslatingUbuntu Translation Team portal] and the [https://help.launchpad.net/RosettaFAQ FAQ list]. Although already an excellent tool, Rosetta suffers from a number of [https://features.launchpad.net/products/rosetta/ deficiencies] that may be of hindrance to our project. These issues are currently being addressed: * [https://features.launchpad.net/products/rosetta/+spec/similar-languages/ Similar Languages] * [https://features.launchpad.net/products/rosetta/+spec/language-glossary-links Language Glossary Links] * [https://features.launchpad.net/products/rosetta/+spec/the-english-language The English Language] == Greasemonkey script == Team member [https://launchpad.net/people/malcolm-parsons Malcolm Parsons] maintains a [http://pepsiman.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/translate.user.js Greasemonkey script] to ease the translation process in Rosetta. It is updated at irregular intervals, so you will need to update periodically. Be sure to remove any previously installed versions before installing a new version. Note that the script merely makes suggestions for word substitutions (based on [wiki:EnglishTranslation/WordSubstitution our table of translations]). It does not check punctuation, grammar or style. It would be infeasible for us (or evidently anyone else) to produce an automated corrector of these elements, so they must be assessed manually. Requirements: * [http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ Mozilla Firefox] * the [http://greasemonkey.mozdev.org/ Greasemonkey] extension or * [http://www.gnome.org/projects/epiphany/ Epiphany] * [http://www.gnome.org/projects/epiphany/extensions Epiphany extensions] * The Greasemonkey extension from the above package enabled (Tools>Extensions). Screenshots: [http://pepsiman.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/launchpad_with_greasemonkey.png One] | [http://pepsiman.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/launchpad_with_greasemonkey2.png Two] |
Our primary tool is [[https://translations.launchpad.net/|Rosetta]], Ubuntu's Web-based translation tool. To get started, consult the [[TranslatingUbuntu|Translation Team portal]] and the [[https://help.launchpad.net/LaunchpadTranslationsFAQ|FAQ list]]. |
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| * the [http://dictionary.cambridge.org/Default.asp?dict=CALD Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary] * the [http://www.askoxford.com/dictionaries/compact_oed/?view=uk Oxford English Dictionary] * the [http://www.collins.co.uk/wordexchange/ Collins Dictionary] * the [http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/chref/chref.py/main Chambers 21st Century Dictionary] The [http://live.gnome.org/BritishEnglish GNOME] and [http://kde.me.uk/index.php?page=kde-en-gb KDE] projects have established guidelines for their own translation efforts. [http://en-gb.pyxidium.co.uk/ Pyxidium Limited] has been doing some good work with Ope``nOffic``e.org and Mozilla localisations. == Table of common translations == Below is a table of common translations. Note that these rules do not always apply, so use with caution. For a more complete list, refer to the aforementioned [wiki:EnglishTranslation/WordSubstitution table of translations]. ||'''en-US Spelling''' || '''English Translation'''|| '''Example/Explanation''' || || *alog || *alogue || catalogue, dialogue || || *e* || *ae* || encyclopaedia, anaesthetic, archaeology || || *ed || *t || spelt, spilt, spoilt, dreamt, knelt, burnt || || *er || *re || centre, theatre, fibre, litre, metre, millimetre || || *in || *ine || adrenaline, glycerine || || *iza* || *isa* || civilisation, organisational || || *ize || *ise || colourise, organise, but not size || || *led || *lled || labelled || || *or || *our || colour, favour, honour || || *se || *ce || only when a noun: licence, practice, advice, defence || || *yze || *yse || analyse || || e* || oe* || oestrogen || || multi* || multi-* || 'multi-storey', but not 'multiple' || || Dr., Mr., Mrs. || Dr, Mr, Mrs || Only use a full stop if the final letter of the abbreviation is not the final letter of the word it is abbreviating. || || St, St. || St, St. || St = Saint ; St. = Street || || aluminum || aluminium || || || check || tick || the tick box || || check || cheque || a bank cheque || || checker || chequer || a game of chequers, a chequered floor || || counter-clockwise || anti-clockwise || rotate anti-clockwise || || delete || Permanently Delete || make this change if a Delete action will bypass the Deleted Items folder (Trash) || || disk || disc, disk || Contextual: If describing a round object (e.g. a CD or DVD), use 'disc'. Otherwise, use 'disk' (e.g. a hard disk drive). || || gasoline || petrol || || || gray || grey || || || hood || bonnet || The lid covering the engine compartment of a car. || || mom || mum || mother || || parentheses || brackets || || || period || full stop || || || program || programme, program || Contextual: use 'program' in computing contexts, and 'programme' everywhere else (e.g. a computer program, a television programme) || || pound sign || hash || || || sulfur || sulphur || || || trunk || boot || The luggage compartment of a car. || || trash || rubbish, Deleted Items, Deleted Items folder || When referring to generic waste, use 'rubbish'. When referring to the place where deleted files go, use 'Deleted Items', or 'Deleted Items folder' (note the capitalisation) if you feel the need to reduce ambiguity. || || zee || zed || pronunciation of the final letter of the English alphabet || || ZIP code || postcode || Be careful with this one. A correct English translation may be referring to the American postal system, in which case "ZIP code" is correct. || |
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| Since our goal is to provide a common base for English, one must be mindful of the use of English internationally, and the differences between dialects and contexts (nouns/verbs, computing/non-computing, etc.). Below is a list of differences that should be reconciled. We will use the mailing list to discuss such matters. ||'''en-US Spelling''' || '''Current en-GB Translation'''|| '''Explanation/Alternatives''' || || login || log-in || This may be dependent upon context || || plugin || plug-in || This may be dependent upon context || || setup || set-up || This may be dependent upon context || |
Since our goal is to provide a common base for Nepali, one must be mindful of the use of Nepali internationally, and the differences between dialects and contexts (nouns/verbs, computing/non-computing, etc.). Below is a list of differences that should be reconciled. We will use the mailing list to discuss such matters. |
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| Highly recommended: * [http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/?view=uk AskOxford's FAQ page] addresses some of the more ambiguous points of the English language. * The Collins [http://www.collins.co.uk/wordexchange/Default.aspx?pg=69&amp;title=Grammar%20Glossary Word Helpdesk]: [http://www.collins.co.uk/wordexchange/Default.aspx?pg=72 Usage Notes], [http://www.collins.co.uk/wordexchange/Default.aspx?pg=69 Grammar Glossary], [http://www.collins.co.uk/wordexchange/Default.aspx?pg=71 Punctuation Glossary] and lists of [http://www.collins.co.uk/wordexchange/Default.aspx?pg=110 prefixes] and [http://www.collins.co.uk/wordexchange/Default.aspx?pg=111 suffixes] * Paul Brian's [http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/errors.html Common Errors in English] is based on en_US, but is nevertheless an excellent resource. * [http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/egw/jones/differences.htm Spelling differences between American and British English] * [http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/egw/jones/words.htm Common Words in American and British English] * [http://english2american.com/ The English-to-American Dictionary] * [http://www.peak.org/~jeremy/dictionary/chapters/title.php The American-British British-American Dictionary (for English Speaking People)] * [http://www.eurotexte.net/translation/tips_brit_vs_amer.shtml Tips - British English vs American English] * [http://www.effingpot.com/ The Best of British] * [http://www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/~jphb/american.html Notes on American English] * [http://www.hps.com/~tpg/ukdict/ United Kingdom English for the American Novice] * [http://www.travelfurther.net/dictionaries/ American-British/British-American Dictionaries] * [http://www3.telus.net/linguisticsissues/britishcanadianamericanvocab.html British, Canadian and American Vocabulary] * [http://www3.telus.net/linguisticsissues/BritishCanadianAmerican.htm Differences between British, Canadian and American Spelling] Wikipedia hosts a number of informative [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/wiki.phtml?search=american+british+english pages] on the subject: * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_english British English] * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_English Commonwealth English] * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_English International English] * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:English_language Category: English Language] * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:English_dialects Category: English Dialects] * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Forms_of_English Category: Forms of English] * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:American_and_British_English_differences Category: American and British English differences] * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_and_British_English_spelling_differences American and British English spelling differences] * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_words_having_different_meanings_in_British_and_American_English List of words having different meanings in British and American English] * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_British_words_not_widely_used_in_the_United_States List of British words not widely used in the United States] * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_words_not_widely_used_in_the_United_Kingdom List of American words not widely used in the United Kingdom] |
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* [http://www.proz.com/translation-articles/articles/570/1/AMERICAN-VERSUS-BRITISH-ENGLISH American Versus British English: Why Translators need to Know the Difference] * [http://archive.1september.ru/eng/2001/05/1.htm Transatlantic Translation] * [http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/ English slang and colloquialisms used in the United Kingdom] * [http://www.uta.fi/FAST/US1/REF/us1refs.html FAST-US-1 (TRENPK2) Introduction to American English] * [http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/links.htm Online Slang Dictionaries and Language Links] * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Atlantis/2284/ English to English] * [http://www.team.net/sol/solterms.html British car terms] * [http://www.nz.com/new-zealand/guide-book/language/dictionary.aspx NZ English to US English Dictionary] |
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| Horizontal: * other English translation groups within Ubuntu * other English translation groups in other distributions * [http://www.wordforge.org/static/guide-british_english.html WordForge] * [http://translate.sourceforge.net/wiki/guide/british_english translate.sourceforge.net] Vertical: * the [http://live.gnome.org/BritishEnglish GNOME British English Translation] group * the [http://kde.me.uk/index.php?page=kde-en-gb KDE British English Translation] group * [http://en-gb.pyxidium.co.uk/ Pyxidium Limited] - Ope``nOffic``e.org and Mozilla localisations * [http://members.madasafish.com/~tyndall/fb_en-gb.html Firefox] British English translation * other upstream translation groups |
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Overview
This is the home page for Ubuntu Nepali translations.
Our intention is to maintain a central communications channel for ne_NP based languages. Generally, this includes the forms of Nepali spoken in Nepal and India
These variants are almost identical in their written forms, so it makes sense for some communication and co-operation to take place. We hope to eliminate the duplication of effort that is currently taking place in regards to translations.
Our translations are based on Nepali. That effort is headquartered here. Essentially, we are producing an internationalised form of ne_NP.
We do not intend to restrict the activities of local translation groups, but rather to provide a common base for everyone to build upon. Through co-operation, we hope to strengthen rather than weaken localised versions of Nepali.
How to Participate
Joining the Ubuntu Nepali Translators team allows you to commit translations and vote on policies. If you are not a member, your contributions will need to be approved by a member. The procedure for joining is as follows.
Sign up for a Launchpad account.
- Make your e-mail address visible on your Launchpad homepage so that we can get in touch with you. If we cannot contact you, you cannot join.
Apply to join the Ubuntu Nepali Translators team
Sign up to the l10n-ne mailing list
- An Administrator should e-mail you. Reply to their message.
The team is moderated, meaning that you need to be approved by an Administrator before you are allowed to join. Membership is dependent upon:
- adequate command of the written Nepali language to qualify as a translator
- ability to contribute constructively and work as a team under the leadership of the Administrators
- following established guidelines and directions
- remaining contactable via the mailing list
Don't let these requirements scare you off, though. Provided you have decent written Nepali language skills, you will likely be admitted.
Communication
Our primary communications channel is our mailing list.
Tools
Table of translations
The bulk of our translation effort is simple word substitution. To streamline this process and to maintain consistency, we are compiling a table of translations. Please help us by contributing to that table. As a quick guide, refer to our table of common translations, below.
For the Check Spelling function on the wiki to function correctly, we should also add our words to the Local Spelling Words list.
Rosetta
Our primary tool is Rosetta, Ubuntu's Web-based translation tool. To get started, consult the Translation Team portal and the FAQ list.
Translation Guidelines
Unless they conflict with the information given below, translations should be based on the following dictionaries:
- TBD
Dialectical/Contextual Differences
Since our goal is to provide a common base for Nepali, one must be mindful of the use of Nepali internationally, and the differences between dialects and contexts (nouns/verbs, computing/non-computing, etc.). Below is a list of differences that should be reconciled. We will use the mailing list to discuss such matters.
Other Resources
Other useful resources:
Similar Groups
Below is a list of groups that share some of our values. For our translation effort to be successful, we should be communicating and co-operating with them as much as possible.
CategoryHomepage CategoryLoCoTeams CategoryNepaliTranslation
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