For example, a dictionary entry should read “dragon, wyrm, a giant winged, reptilian creature” rather than “This word means dragon, wyrm, or a giant, winged, reptilian creature.” Be as brief and concise as possible. Dictionary definitions should be lists or sentence fragments, never complete sentences.Write dictionary definitions in lower case unless a word must be capitalized for grammatical reasons (e.g.Here are the formatting guidelines for dictionary entries: Please use the English entries as an example for how to write your own dictionary entries. As a Translator, you won’t have to worry about the Pronunciation or See Also sections, as those should be the same across all languages. Translating is a dedicated effort, and we strongly encourage you to seek help or suggestions here on the International Translation Discussion forums from other Translators if you have a question or are looking for advice.īefore you begin writing entries, please read the About the Dictionary page, which details all of the sections found in a dictionary entry. Click the “Add Translation” button to provide a translated entry for a word. If you’re a Translator, you will see grayed out entries in your dictionary indicating entries that don’t have a translation yet. Translators have the ability to add and edit entries in the languages they are approved to edit. Translated entries are provided by Translator members of the community. The Search and Translator tools are also capable of searching the international dictionaries. The new dictionary supports both “Dragon to Language” and “Language to Dragon” formats for any language. Our ultimate hope is for fans everywhere to be able to speak to each other using the dragon language without needing English. The goal of the international dictionaries is to expand the dragon language to Skyrim fans outside of the English-speaking world. Translating Connotations, Etymology & Notes.Welcome to the International Translation Discussion forums! Below is a guide that covers the dictionary entry format, manual of style, and how to approach translating the dragon language dictionary into your target language.
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