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aa - Qafár af
aae - Arbërisht
ab - аԥсшәа
abs - bahasa ambon
ace - Acèh
acf - Kwéyòl Sent Lisi
acm - عراقي
ady - адыгабзэ
ady-cyrl - адыгабзэ
aeb - تونسي / Tûnsî
aeb-arab - تونسي
aeb-latn - Tûnsî
af - Afrikaans
aln - Gegë
alt - алтай тил
am - አማርኛ
ami - Pangcah
an - aragonés
ang - Ænglisc
ann - Obolo
anp - अंगिका
apc - شامي
ar - العربية
arc - ܐܪܡܝܐ
arn - mapudungun
arq - جازايرية
ary - الدارجة
arz - مصرى
as - অসমীয়া
ase - American sign language
ast - asturianu
atj - Atikamekw
av - авар
avk - Kotava
awa - अवधी
ay - Aymar aru
az - azərbaycanca
azb - تۆرکجه
ba - башҡортса
ban - Basa Bali
ban-bali - ᬩᬲᬩᬮᬶ
bar - Boarisch
bbc - Batak Toba
bbc-latn - Batak Toba
bcc - جهلسری بلوچی
bci - wawle
bcl - Bikol Central
bdr - Bajau Sama
be - беларуская
be-tarask - беларуская (тарашкевіца)
bew - Betawi
bg - български
bgc - हरियाणवी
bgn - روچ کپتین بلوچی
bh - भोजपुरी
bho - भोजपुरी
bi - Bislama
bjn - Banjar
blk - ပအိုဝ်ႏဘာႏသာႏ
bm - bamanankan
bn - বাংলা
bo - བོད་ཡིག
bpy - বিষ্ণুপ্রিয়া মণিপুরী
bqi - بختیاری
br - brezhoneg
brh - Bráhuí
bs - bosanski
btm - Batak Mandailing
bto - Iriga Bicolano
bug - Basa Ugi
bug-bugi - ᨅᨔ ᨕᨘᨁᨗ
bxr - буряад
ca - català
cbk-zam - Chavacano de Zamboanga
ccp - 𑄌𑄋𑄴𑄟𑄳𑄦
cdo - 閩東語 / Mìng-dĕ̤ng-ngṳ̄
cdo-hant - 閩東語(傳統漢字)
cdo-latn - Mìng-dĕ̤ng-ngṳ̄ (Bàng-uâ-cê)
ce - нохчийн
ceb - Cebuano
ch - Chamoru
chn - chinuk wawa
cho - Chahta anumpa
chr - ᏣᎳᎩ
chy - Tsetsêhestâhese
ckb - کوردی
co - corsu
cop - ϯⲙⲉⲧⲣⲉⲙⲛ̀ⲭⲏⲙⲓ
cps - Capiceño
cpx - 莆仙語 / Pó-sing-gṳ̂
cpx-hans - 莆仙语(简体)
cpx-hant - 莆仙語(繁體)
cpx-latn - Pó-sing-gṳ̂ (Báⁿ-uā-ci̍)
cr - Nēhiyawēwin / ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ
crh - qırımtatarca
crh-cyrl - къырымтатарджа (Кирилл)
crh-latn - qırımtatarca (Latin)
crh-ro - tatarşa
cs - čeština
csb - kaszëbsczi
cu - словѣньскъ / ⰔⰎⰑⰂⰡⰐⰠⰔⰍⰟ
cv - чӑвашла
cy - Cymraeg
da - dansk
dag - dagbanli
de - Deutsch
de-at - Österreichisches Deutsch
de-ch - Schweizer Hochdeutsch
de-formal - Deutsch (Sie-Form)
dga - Dagaare
din - Thuɔŋjäŋ
diq - Zazaki
dsb - dolnoserbski
dtp - Kadazandusun
dty - डोटेली
dua - Duálá
dv - ދިވެހިބަސް
dz - ཇོང་ཁ
ee - eʋegbe
efi - Efịk
egl - Emiliàn
el - Ελληνικά
eml - emiliàn e rumagnòl
en - English
en-ca - Canadian English
en-gb - British English
eo - Esperanto
es - español
es-419 - español de América Latina
es-formal - español (formal)
et - eesti
eu - euskara
ext - estremeñu
fa - فارسی
fat - mfantse
ff - Fulfulde
fi - suomi
fit - meänkieli
fj - Na Vosa Vakaviti
fo - føroyskt
fon - fɔ̀ngbè
fr - français
frc - français cadien
frp - arpetan
frr - Nordfriisk
fur - furlan
fvr - poor’íŋ belé’ŋ
fy - Frysk
ga - Gaeilge
gaa - Ga
gag - Gagauz
gan - 贛語
gan-hans - 赣语(简体)
gan-hant - 贛語(繁體)
gcf - kréyòl Gwadloup
gcr - kriyòl gwiyannen
gd - Gàidhlig
gl - galego
gld - на̄ни
glk - گیلکی
gn - Avañe'ẽ
gom - गोंयची कोंकणी / Gõychi Konknni
gom-deva - गोंयची कोंकणी
gom-latn - Gõychi Konknni
gor - Bahasa Hulontalo
got - 𐌲𐌿𐍄𐌹𐍃𐌺
gpe - Ghanaian Pidgin
grc - Ἀρχαία ἑλληνικὴ
gsw - Alemannisch
gu - ગુજરાતી
guc - wayuunaiki
gur - farefare
guw - gungbe
gv - Gaelg
ha - Hausa
hak - 客家語 / Hak-kâ-ngî
hak-hans - 客家语(简体)
hak-hant - 客家語(繁體)
hak-latn - Hak-kâ-ngî (Pha̍k-fa-sṳ)
haw - Hawaiʻi
he - עברית
hi - हिन्दी
hif - Fiji Hindi
hif-latn - Fiji Hindi
hil - Ilonggo
hke - kihunde
hno - ہندکو
ho - Hiri Motu
hoc-latn - Ho
hr - hrvatski
hrx - Hunsrik
hsb - hornjoserbsce
hsn - 湘語
ht - Kreyòl ayisyen
hu - magyar
hu-formal - magyar (formal)
hy - հայերեն
hyw - Արեւմտահայերէն
hz - Otsiherero
ia - interlingua
iba - Jaku Iban
ibb - ibibio
id - Bahasa Indonesia
ie - Interlingue
ig - Igbo
igl - Igala
ii - ꆇꉙ
ik - Iñupiatun
ike-cans - ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
ike-latn - inuktitut
ilo - Ilokano
inh - гӀалгӀай
io - Ido
is - íslenska
isv-cyrl - меджусловјанскы
isv-latn - medžuslovjansky
it - italiano
iu - ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ / inuktitut
ja - 日本語
jam - Patois
jbo - la .lojban.
jut - jysk
jv - Jawa
ka - ქართული
kaa - Qaraqalpaqsha
kab - Taqbaylit
kai - Karai-karai
kbd - адыгэбзэ
kbd-cyrl - адыгэбзэ
kbp - Kabɩyɛ
kcg - Tyap
kea - kabuverdianu
kg - Kongo
kge - Kumoring
khw - کھوار
ki - Gĩkũyũ
kiu - Kırmancki
kj - Kwanyama
kjh - хакас
kjp - ဖၠုံလိက်
kk - қазақша
kk-arab - قازاقشا (تٴوتە)
kk-cn - قازاقشا (جۇنگو)
kk-cyrl - қазақша (кирил)
kk-kz - қазақша (Қазақстан)
kk-latn - qazaqşa (latın)
kk-tr - qazaqşa (Türkïya)
kl - kalaallisut
km - ភាសាខ្មែរ
kn - ಕನ್ನಡ
knc - Yerwa Kanuri
ko - 한국어
ko-kp - 조선말
koi - перем коми
kr - kanuri
krc - къарачай-малкъар
kri - Krio
krj - Kinaray-a
krl - karjal
ks - कॉशुर / کٲشُر
ks-arab - کٲشُر
ks-deva - कॉशुर
ksh - Ripoarisch
ksw - စှီၤ
ku - kurdî
ku-arab - کوردی (عەرەبی)
ku-latn - kurdî (latînî)
kum - къумукъ
kus - Kʋsaal
kv - коми
kw - kernowek
ky - кыргызча
la - Latina
lad - Ladino
lb - Lëtzebuergesch
lbe - лакку
lez - лезги
lfn - Lingua Franca Nova
lg - Luganda
li - Limburgs
lij - Ligure
liv - Līvõ kēļ
ljp - Lampung Api
lki - لەکی
lld - Ladin
lmo - lombard
ln - lingála
lo - ລາວ
loz - Silozi
lrc - لۊری شومالی
lt - lietuvių
ltg - latgaļu
lua - ciluba
lus - Mizo ţawng
luz - لئری دوٙمینی
lv - latviešu
lzh - 文言
lzz - Lazuri
mad - Madhurâ
mag - मगही
mai - मैथिली
map-bms - Basa Banyumasan
mdf - мокшень
mg - Malagasy
mh - Ebon
mhr - олык марий
mi - Māori
min - Minangkabau
mk - македонски
ml - മലയാളം
mn - монгол
mnc - manju gisun
mnc-latn - manju gisun
mnc-mong - ᠮᠠᠨᠵᡠ ᡤᡳᠰᡠᠨ
mni - ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ
mnw - ဘာသာမန်
mo - молдовеняскэ
mos - moore
mr - मराठी
mrh - Mara
mrj - кырык мары
ms - Bahasa Melayu
ms-arab - بهاس ملايو
mt - Malti
mui - Baso Palembang
mus - Mvskoke
mwl - Mirandés
my - မြန်မာဘာသာ
myv - эрзянь
mzn - مازِرونی
na - Dorerin Naoero
nah - Nāhuatl
nan - 閩南語 / Bân-lâm-gú
nan-hant - 閩南語(傳統漢字)
nan-latn-pehoeji - Bân-lâm-gú (Pe̍h-ōe-jī)
nan-latn-tailo - Bân-lâm-gú (Tâi-lô)
nap - Napulitano
nb - norsk bokmål
nds - Plattdüütsch
nds-nl - Nedersaksies
ne - नेपाली
new - नेपाल भाषा
ng - Oshiwambo
nia - Li Niha
nit - కొలామి
niu - Niuē
nl - Nederlands
nl-informal - Nederlands (informeel)
nmz - nawdm
nn - norsk nynorsk
no - norsk
nod - ᨣᩤᩴᨾᩮᩬᩥᨦ
nog - ногайша
nov - Novial
nqo - ߒߞߏ
nr - isiNdebele seSewula
nrm - Nouormand
nso - Sesotho sa Leboa
nup - Nupe
nv - Diné bizaad
ny - Chi-Chewa
nyn - runyankore
nyo - Orunyoro
nys - Nyunga
oc - occitan
ojb - Ojibwemowin
olo - livvinkarjala
om - Oromoo
or - ଓଡ଼ିଆ
os - ирон
pa - ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
pag - Pangasinan
pam - Kapampangan
pap - Papiamentu
pap-aw - Papiamento (Aruba)
pcd - Picard
pcm - Naijá
pdc - Deitsch
pdt - Plautdietsch
pfl - Pälzisch
pi - पालि
pih - Norfuk / Pitkern
pl - polski
pms - Piemontèis
pnb - پنجابی
pnt - Ποντιακά
prg - prūsiskan
ps - پښتو
pt - português
pt-br - português do Brasil
pwn - pinayuanan
qu - Runa Simi
qug - Runa shimi
rgn - Rumagnôl
rif - Tarifit
rki - ရခိုင်
rm - rumantsch
rmc - romaňi čhib
rmy - romani čhib
rn - ikirundi
ro - română
roa-tara - tarandíne
rsk - руски
ru - русский
rue - русиньскый
rup - armãneashti
ruq - Vlăheşte
ruq-cyrl - Влахесте
ruq-latn - Vlăheşte
rut - мыхаӀбишды
rw - Ikinyarwanda
ryu - うちなーぐち
sa - संस्कृतम्
sah - саха тыла
sat - ᱥᱟᱱᱛᱟᱲᱤ
sc - sardu
scn - sicilianu
sco - Scots
sd - سنڌي
sdc - Sassaresu
sdh - کوردی خوارگ
se - davvisámegiella
se-fi - davvisámegiella (Suoma bealde)
se-no - davvisámegiella (Norgga bealde)
se-se - davvisámegiella (Ruoŧa bealde)
sei - Cmique Itom
ses - Koyraboro Senni
sg - Sängö
sgs - žemaitėška
sh - srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски
sh-cyrl - српскохрватски (ћирилица)
sh-latn - srpskohrvatski (latinica)
shi - Taclḥit
shi-latn - Taclḥit
shi-tfng - ⵜⴰⵛⵍⵃⵉⵜ
shn - တႆး
shy - tacawit
shy-latn - tacawit
si - සිංහල
simple - Simple English
sjd - кӣллт са̄мь кӣлл
sje - bidumsámegiella
sk - slovenčina
skr - سرائیکی
skr-arab - سرائیکی
sl - slovenščina
sli - Schläsch
sm - Gagana Samoa
sma - åarjelsaemien
smn - anarâškielâ
sms - nuõrttsääʹmǩiõll
sn - chiShona
so - Soomaaliga
sq - shqip
sr - српски / srpski
sr-ec - српски (ћирилица)
sr-el - srpski (latinica)
srn - Sranantongo
sro - sardu campidanesu
ss - SiSwati
st - Sesotho
stq - Seeltersk
sty - себертатар
su - Sunda
sv - svenska
sw - Kiswahili
syl - ꠍꠤꠟꠐꠤ
szl - ślůnski
szy - Sakizaya
ta - தமிழ்
tay - Tayal
tcy - ತುಳು
tdd - ᥖᥭᥰ ᥖᥬᥲ ᥑᥨᥒᥰ
te - తెలుగు
tet - tetun
tg - тоҷикӣ
tg-cyrl - тоҷикӣ
tg-latn - tojikī
th - ไทย
ti - ትግርኛ
tig - ትግሬ
tk - Türkmençe
tl - Tagalog
tly - tolışi
tly-cyrl - толыши
tn - Setswana
to - lea faka-Tonga
tok - toki pona
tpi - Tok Pisin
tr - Türkçe
tru - Ṫuroyo
trv - Seediq
ts - Xitsonga
tt - татарча / tatarça
tt-cyrl - татарча
tt-latn - tatarça
ttj - Orutooro
tum - chiTumbuka
tw - Twi
ty - reo tahiti
tyv - тыва дыл
tzm - ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵜ
udm - удмурт
ug - ئۇيغۇرچە / Uyghurche
ug-arab - ئۇيغۇرچە
ug-latn - Uyghurche
uk - українська
ur - اردو
uz - oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча
uz-cyrl - ўзбекча
uz-latn - oʻzbekcha
ve - Tshivenda
vec - vèneto
vep - vepsän kel’
vi - Tiếng Việt
vls - West-Vlams
vmf - Mainfränkisch
vmw - emakhuwa
vo - Volapük
vot - Vaďďa
vro - võro
wa - walon
wal - wolaytta
war - Winaray
wls - Fakaʻuvea
wlx - waale
wo - Wolof
wuu - 吴语
wuu-hans - 吴语(简体)
wuu-hant - 吳語(正體)
xal - хальмг
xh - isiXhosa
xmf - მარგალური
xsy - saisiyat
yi - ייִדיש
yo - Yorùbá
yrl - Nhẽẽgatú
yue - 粵語
yue-hans - 粵语(简体)
yue-hant - 粵語(繁體)
za - Vahcuengh
zea - Zeêuws
zgh - ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵜ ⵜⴰⵏⴰⵡⴰⵢⵜ
zgh-latn - tamaziɣt tanawayt
zh - 中文
zh-cn - 中文(中国大陆)
zh-hans - 中文(简体)
zh-hant - 中文(繁體)
zh-hk - 中文(香港)
zh-mo - 中文(澳門)
zh-my - 中文(马来西亚)
zh-sg - 中文(新加坡)
zh-tw - 中文(臺灣)
zu - isiZulu
qqq - Message documentation
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<languages /> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Editorial Note on Language Policy == </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Craftpedia is conceived as an international cultural and educational project committed to open scholarly exchange, institutional cooperation, and long-term accessibility of knowledge on traditional crafts and material culture. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> At the present time, the project has made a conscious editorial decision not to develop Russian- and Ukrainian-language versions of its content. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> This decision is not based on linguistic, cultural, or scholarly considerations, nor does it imply any assessment of the cultural value of these languages or the traditions associated with them. Rather, it reflects current geopolitical conditions and access restrictions that significantly limit reciprocal visibility, availability, and institutional accessibility of educational and cultural resources across borders. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> The author and editor of Craftpedia considers such asymmetries of access problematic from the perspective of international cultural and educational exchange, which traditionally relies on openness, mutual availability, and the ability of institutions and individuals to engage with scholarly materials regardless of geographic location. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> This language policy represents a temporary editorial position and may be revised should conditions for equitable access, distribution, and international scholarly interaction change in the future. This document defines how translations are created, reviewed, and maintained across the Craftpedia ecosystem. It applies to all language versions and all regional portals. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> The goal of this guide is to ensure that translated articles remain accurate, consistent, and respectful of the original crafts and cultures. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> __TOC__ </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Purpose of This Guide == The Translation Guide establishes: * principles for translating Craftpedia articles; * rules for craft names and proper nouns; * expectations for language quality; * the workflow between translators, proofreaders, and fact-checkers; * guidelines for the responsible use of machine translation. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> This guide is valid for all languages unless a portal defines additional local rules. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == General Translation Principles == </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> All translations in Craftpedia must follow these principles: </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * '''Fidelity''' – The meaning of the original text must be preserved. * '''Clarity''' – The translation must be easy to understand in the target language. * '''Consistency''' – Terminology must be used consistently across articles and languages. * '''Neutrality''' – The tone must remain neutral, factual, and non-promotional. * '''Cultural Respect''' – Names, traditions, and communities must be treated with respect. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Translations must never introduce: * new facts not present in the original; * personal interpretations or assumptions; * romanticised or speculative descriptions. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == What Should Be Translated == </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> The following elements must be translated: * section headings and paragraphs; * captions and labels (unless defined otherwise); * navigation text that is part of the article content. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> The following elements should '''not''' be translated: * original craft names in their source language (e.g., 有田焼); * official names of museums, institutions, and collections (unless an established exonym exists); * personal names of craftsmen, artists, or historical figures. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> When in doubt, keep the original proper noun and add an explanation in parentheses if necessary. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Craft Names and Proper Nouns == </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Craft Names === Craft names usually combine: * an English (or local-language) descriptive name, and * the original-language name in script and transliteration. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Example: : '''Arita ware''' (有田焼, ''Arita-yaki'') </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Rules: * Do not translate the original-language craft name. * Use the standard transliteration system defined in the Craft Article Style Guide. * If a widely accepted local-language name exists in museum literature, it may be added after the English name. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Place Names (Prefectures, Regions, Cities) === Place names must follow the naming conventions defined for each language. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Examples: </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> ; English: * Aichi Prefecture * Kansai Region </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> ; German: * Präfektur Aichi * Region Kansai </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> ; Spanish: * Prefectura de Aichi * Región de Kansai </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> ; Russian: * префектура Айти * регион Кансай </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> The chosen form must be used consistently across all articles in that language. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Personal Names === * Do not translate personal names. * Keep the original order appropriate to the cultural context (Japanese names may remain surname-first unless the target language strongly prefers inversion). * Provide transliteration when needed. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Use of Machine Translation == </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Machine translation (MT) is a tool, not a final product. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''Allowed:''' * Using MT to create a preliminary draft. * Using MT to speed up translation of simple, repetitive text. * Using MT for internal understanding of the source article. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> '''Not allowed:''' * Publishing unedited machine-translated text. * Relying on MT for culturally sensitive or highly technical sections. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Every MT-based draft must be: * fully read and corrected, * checked for terminology accuracy, * compared to the original text for meaning. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Translation Workflow == </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> The recommended workflow is: </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> # '''Translation''' – The translator creates a draft based on the source article. # '''Self-check''' – The translator reviews terminology, names, and factual accuracy. # '''Proof-reading''' – A proofreader checks language quality and style. # '''Fact-checking''' – A fact-checker verifies alignment with trustworthy sources. # '''Publication''' – The article is finalised and properly categorized. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> In smaller language communities, one person may temporarily perform multiple roles, but this should be documented. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Tone and Style in Translations == </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Translations must follow the same tone rules as original Craftpedia articles: </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Use a neutral, academic tone similar to museum catalog texts. * Avoid subjective adjectives (e.g., “beautiful,” “wonderful”). * Prefer short, clear sentences. * Do not simplify technical descriptions to the point of inaccuracy. * Preserve the structure of the source article. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> If the source article requires improvements (clarity, balance, or structure), translators may: * enhance clarity, * propose corrections to the original language version. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Terminology Management == </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Translators are encouraged to maintain: * a shared glossary for each language, * mappings of craft names, place names, and historical periods, * notes on preferred translations of recurring terms. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> These may be maintained: * as separate wiki pages (e.g., “Glossary/de”), * in shared documents, * in translation memory systems. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> If disagreements arise: * check usage in museum publications and academic literature; * document both variants and select one standard form; * mention alternatives in a note when needed. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Handling Missing Concepts == </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Some cultures have terms that cannot be directly translated. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> In such cases: * keep the original term (in italics or quotes); * provide a brief explanation; * avoid creating artificial equivalents. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Example: : The Japanese term ''wabi-sabi'' describes an aesthetic concept focused on simplicity, imperfection, and impermanence. It has no direct translation in many European languages. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Partial Translations and Stubs == If only part of an article is translated: </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * The translated sections must be complete and correct. * The page should clearly indicate that it is incomplete. * Sections not yet translated may be omitted or marked as “to be added.” </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Unedited machine-translated fragments must not appear in published articles. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Coordination Between Languages == </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Craftpedia portals are interconnected. Updates in one language may require updates in others. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Best practices: * Monitor significant updates to source articles. * Use watchlists for key pages. * Maintain accurate interlanguage links. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Translations should reflect essential corrections or new research added to the original article. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Common Pitfalls to Avoid == </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Over-translating proper names (places, crafts, festivals). * Adding personal interpretations or subjective language. * Losing chronological or technical precision. * Ignoring established museum terminology. * Trusting machine translation without thorough revision. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Version History == * 1.0 – Initial release (English) </div>
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