In honor of having given my very first class lecture on terminology today, here’s a great glossary every translator should strive to learn by heart (found over on the website of the Terminology Coordination Unit): Funny glossary of translating 20,000 words: The amount of words (some) clients think can be translated overnight. Back translation: (1) I can’t proofread and I don’t trust you. Send translation of your translation. (2) When …
