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Finland // on hiatus
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A little bit more about language. I am fascinated by translators and lexicographers. I worked for a little while in translation and terminology development. For me, translation is like cracking codes. You have to find the correct words to unlock the meaning and context.
Translation from languages that have different structures is particularly fascinating because you really get to be creative. It meshes the mathematics of accurate translation with the flair of a translators voice.
I like to look at the translations of the Harry Potter books as an example. Voldemort’s name is an anagram. And for the anagram to make sense in other languages, translators have to get creative. google.ie/amp/www.indy10…
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Finland // on hiatus
@PeopleOfFinland
Alright, alright, alright y’all, I’m gonna sign off here for the week. Thank you all for being kind and listen to me ramble about my research, human rights, language and tides.
If you enjoyed my stint and wat to follow me, you can find me @GaRoDean. I tweet mostly about minority rights, feminism and Irish. You can also listen to me on the @Motherfocloir podcast where I talk about these things AND about Finland.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh ar fad, tabhair aire agus slán go fóill a chairde! Tack så mycket och hej då, kiitos paljon, moi moi!!
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Earlier in the week I shared some little graphics looking for people to participate in my research here in Finland. I'm still reall eager to hear from anyone who thinks they might be Abe to help, or who knows someone who might be able to help.
Keeping that in mind, a very kind translator friend ran up these two graphics in Swedish and Finnish for me so that they might have a wider reach! Feel free to copy, paste, share! Also, as ever, DM are open on my personal account @GaRoDean
Last tweet had a typo with my personal account, fml.
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Finland // on hiatus
@PeopleOfFinland
Today is my last day on this account. It’s been an *interesting* week to be in Helsinki. It’s an interesting time to be a PhD candidate who’s focus is minority rights.
I did a masters in International Human Rights Law in Åbo. I’m very glad to have learned so much about human rights in a country so dedicated to upholding common human rights and facilitating peace.
It was here in Finland that I was inspired to pursue a PhD in minority language rights. I had seen so many comparisons between the status of Irish in Ireland and the status of Swedish in Finland and I found it so interesting.
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