Many machine-created datasets could feature mistranslations, words that no native speaker actually uses in a specific language, posing challenges for AI's accuracy.
The investigative journalist Diana Salinas referred to her craft as la filigrana, the filigree. I wouldn't have used the term in that context, and yet it struck me as perfect to describe the intricate, careful work that investigative reporting requires.
The French translation of 'Groundhog Day' as 'un jour sans fin' encapsulates the film's essence, illustrating how some cultural concepts become untranslatable. It reflects countless repetitiveness.
The third season of 'The White Lotus' cleverly incorporates Thai cultural nuances, with details often missed by international audiences adding depth to the show's setting.
Hearing this word can be confusing for foreigners, because it may sound an awful lot like "ja", or yes. But rather than being an affirmative response to a question, 'tja' is often used ahead of a contradiction or as an expression of scepticism, similar to the English word "well".
