Talking while you translate Thread poster: Edward Potter
|
|---|
Edward Potter 
Spain
Local time: 20:52
Member (2003)
Spanish to English
+ ...
We all have heard of whistling while you work, but talking?
I have always known that I like to say what I am writing as I translate, but I just noticed something strange (if it weren't already strange enough).
Lately I find myself speaking my target language (English in my case) with a strange accent as I type. It is grammatically perfect, but with a source language accent, more or less.
In any case, when I'm really hot, churning out the target text, and e... See more We all have heard of whistling while you work, but talking?
I have always known that I like to say what I am writing as I translate, but I just noticed something strange (if it weren't already strange enough).
Lately I find myself speaking my target language (English in my case) with a strange accent as I type. It is grammatically perfect, but with a source language accent, more or less.
In any case, when I'm really hot, churning out the target text, and everything is flowing, I invariably find myself saying the words I am typing. So I see it as a good thing. I'm not so sure about an outside observer . ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Sounds perfectly healthy if it relates to the content | Aug 9, 2007 |
What I am more likely to do while I am translating under pressure is mutter under my breath, "If you don't pay me for the last job, you *****s, by the time I send you this translation, I'll......"
A less desirable way to talk while translating, perhaps.
Astrid
[Edited at 2007-08-09 14:42]
| | | | | Nearly always am ... | Aug 9, 2007 |
... but that's only because I'm doing the majority of jobs these days using speech-recognition software
| | | | mediamatrix (X)
Local time: 14:52
Spanish to English
+ ...
| Second opinion | Aug 9, 2007 |
Edward,
I understand your concern and if I showed the symptoms you describe I know I'd be worried, too.
I think you would be well-advised to get a second opinion.
There's no need to rush off to a shrink and cough up a fortune for this. You can diagnose your condition yourself by answering one simple question:
How long are the hairs on the palm of your hand?
MediaMatrix
| | |
|
|
|
MariusV
Lithuania
Local time: 21:52
English to Lithuanian
+ ...
| saying it aloud/not aloud | Aug 9, 2007 |
Scientists say that when you read or type, or even hear a radio, your organs of articulation work the same way when you talk aloud (they "repeat" what you see, type, or hear).
The only difference between typing and talking aloud is that your words are not heard when you type as the articulation organs work under less intensity then, BUT your tongue, your jaws, your lips do move! So, when you type, you actually "pronounce" what you type (like primary school kids who read aloud or pr... See more Scientists say that when you read or type, or even hear a radio, your organs of articulation work the same way when you talk aloud (they "repeat" what you see, type, or hear).
The only difference between typing and talking aloud is that your words are not heard when you type as the articulation organs work under less intensity then, BUT your tongue, your jaws, your lips do move! So, when you type, you actually "pronounce" what you type (like primary school kids who read aloud or pronounce the words they spell), just the volume and intensity lower in your case I have noticed the same - I start to mumble the words I type when I work under a big pressure or urgency...It is like you start to speak louder or shout when you get nervous
And the source language shall also have an impact to your "accent" of the native language as you read (silently aloud) both langs. Also notice what happens to you in a foregn country when you do not understand the local language. It is very interesting that you want (unintentiously) to talk to myself in my mind saying similar non-existing words and sound combinations that heard from the locals (just like being a parrot. At least it happens to me when I stay abroad for several days or more...
So, I see no reasons to worry. I think you simply work a lot (maybe too much) and this is kind of a non-harmful side effect.
[Edited at 2007-08-09 22:27] ▲ Collapse
| | | | | do you think I am insane.....? | Aug 11, 2007 |
well..I know it sounds a bit weird..but when I am translating I do say the words out loud..but sometimes I also find myself giving them a sort of musical intonation...
in other words....
.....I often happen to sing the text I am translating...
Someone call an ambulance,please!!!
| | | | Jessie LN
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:52
Spanish to English
+ ...
| Bridges a gap | Aug 14, 2007 |
It's as if you're verbally bridging the gap between the two languages, in a way I used to have a Spanish teacher who would read us something in Spanish, then immediately after, something in English, but it'd come out in a Spanish accent. 'Twas very amusing.
Maybe this isn't quite as rare, but if I'm translating dialogue, I like to read it aloud as if it were a script... I suppose I can tell if it's natural-sounding or... See more It's as if you're verbally bridging the gap between the two languages, in a way I used to have a Spanish teacher who would read us something in Spanish, then immediately after, something in English, but it'd come out in a Spanish accent. 'Twas very amusing.
Maybe this isn't quite as rare, but if I'm translating dialogue, I like to read it aloud as if it were a script... I suppose I can tell if it's natural-sounding or not if I do that... ▲ Collapse
| | | | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Talking while you translate | CafeTran Espresso | You've never met a CAT tool this clever!
Translate faster & easier, using a sophisticated CAT tool built by a translator / developer.
Accept jobs from clients who use Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast & major CAT tools.
Download and start using CafeTran Espresso -- for free
Buy now! » |
| | Wordfast Pro | Translation Memory Software for Any Platform
Exclusive discount for ProZ.com users!
Save over 13% when purchasing Wordfast Pro through ProZ.com. Wordfast is the world's #1 provider of platform-independent Translation Memory software. Consistently ranked the most user-friendly and highest value
Buy now! » |
|
| | | | X Sign in to your ProZ.com account... | | | | | |
Login to reply/comment 
Translation news
