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Dragoman Transcreation

English - August 15, 2018 11:10 - 1 minute - 501 KB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Press releases and headlines account for a big part of Dragoman‘s daily business volume. Headlines are written in a style of their own, and we have to know how to translate them. 1. Headlines often leave out articles and the verb be. Incorrect: MAN LANDS ON THE MOON Correct: MAN LANDS ON MOON Incorrect: U.S. SANCTIONS ARE UNJUSTIFIED SAYS ROHANI Correct: U.S. SANCTIONS UNJUSTIFIED SAYS ROHANI 2. Headlines are rarely complete sentences. Incorrect: MORE WARMING IS ON THE WAY. Correct: […]

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