Is it acceptable to use an online translator to try and communicate? I use the auto-translator as best I can, but sometimes there are things you can't communicate with it, and I was curious if an online translator is socially acceptable?
I understand grammar and such are usually off when using them, but I'm wondering if it would still be useful at all.
Anyone try doing this with results?
When it comes to the language barrier...
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11-18-2011, 05:49 AMAlerithWhen it comes to the language barrier...
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11-18-2011, 06:00 AMJennestia
I don't know about other languages, but Japanese > English and English > Japanese as well as English > Tagalog > Tagalog > English with machine translators is pretty bad grammatically -- Most Japanese players will get the gist of what you're trying to say if it's not too butchered lol, so it can still be useful, but you're a lot better off properly learning at least basic conversation in the appropriate language.
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11-18-2011, 06:08 AMBahn
It's actually better to just use the word select ingame. Google Translate uses very formal/wordy variations of sentences and from what I'm aware of, adds all sorts of unnecessary words and particles that are generally not used in informal online chat. Stuff like, if you mean to say "Kill this monster!", the translated version of the sentence in Japanese would sound like something awkward such as "This monster is to be killed!"
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11-18-2011, 08:40 AMDeceptistarYeah your pretty much right. Sometimes reading some translated shouts in uldah are funny (the ones google translate), you get the meaning but its said in such a way it makes you laugh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bahn
What i want google translate to say:
"Looking for party members! One more and we will head out, PM me your class and job!"
what it translates to the JP from google translate:
"Find my party member! One more, we will go forth, I am PM, the class and work!"
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11-18-2011, 08:51 AMJennestiaYeah lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deceptistar
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11-18-2011, 08:56 AMTibian
This is why servers should be language specific.
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11-18-2011, 09:04 AMJennestiaYou'll be able to move to your own language server soon enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tibian
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11-18-2011, 09:17 AMDeceptistarYoshi said he doesnt plan that tho in one of his video interviews didnt he?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jennestia
dont play international games then >.>Quote:
Originally Posted by Tibian
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11-18-2011, 09:22 AMJennestiaIt was pending, basically "we're thinking of doing this", but it would still have the choice of international or (insert region).Quote:
Originally Posted by Deceptistar
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11-18-2011, 06:54 PMneizeroWow is That way ->Quote:
Originally Posted by Tibian
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11-18-2011, 07:34 PMEugenicsI agree with you but you will get some hate for that comment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tibian
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11-18-2011, 07:48 PMNuruTo each their own opinion, but I don't think that is the way it should be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tibian
You can be on your language specific server but heaven forbid you try to stay up on one of the few nights you have off from work and try searching for a party. Tell me how that goes for you.