The document provides tips for translating a text from one language to another. It recommends looking up any unknown words in a dictionary to determine parts of speech, register, and regional variations. When translating a sentence, the translator should check that no aspects of meaning or words are left out and that the meaning has not been shifted. Translations should be experimented with and sound convincing for the register and text type, consistent in grammar elements, and correct without adding or losing information from the original text.

1. The Art of Translating If you've never heard of a word/aren't sure ... ... look it up in the dictionary! … decide which entry in the dictionary fits: - verb/noun?, formal/informal, BrE /AmE? - do example and usage/context/construction fit the usage in the text?

2. If you think you have an agreeable German version of a sentence ... … check/question how good it is: - have I left out any word /aspect of meaning ? e.g. was far more regimented War stärker reglementiert? War viel stärker reglementiert! - have I shifted/changed an aspect of meaning ? F or one thing … Possible translations: Erstens (später: zweitens = Aufzählung?  Vorlage: but ) Z um einen (später: zum anderen = Kontrast!  Vorlage: but )

3. Try not to simply accept the first translation or version that comes to your mind. 'Experiment' and make your translation sound - c onvincing ( register, situation, type of text ) - c onsistent (tense, person, connection between sentences, logical structure) - c orrect (tense, spelling) Don't lose anything, but don't add things that weren't there in the original either!