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Title: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: railsquid on September 08, 2020, 03:32:03 PM
Random linguistic survey: does this sentence sound correct: "Specifications are included in the file 'xyz', which see for additional details"?
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: emjaybee on September 08, 2020, 03:36:46 PM
No.
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: emjaybee on September 08, 2020, 03:39:12 PM
Quote from: railsquid on September 08, 2020, 03:32:03 PM
Random linguistic survey: does this sentence sound correct: "Specifications are included in the file 'xyz', which see for additional details"?

Specifications and additional details are included in the file 'xyz'.
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: themadhippy on September 08, 2020, 04:06:55 PM
if the which goes it reads ok
"Specifications are included in the file 'xyz',  see for additional details"
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: ntpntpntp on September 08, 2020, 04:12:34 PM
Refer to file 'xyz' for specifications and additional details.
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: emjaybee on September 08, 2020, 04:15:01 PM
Are we doing his homework?

???
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Trainfish on September 08, 2020, 04:16:20 PM
Quote from: railsquid on September 08, 2020, 03:32:03 PM
"which see for additional details"?

Should read "see the witch for details". That's what I do anyway  :doh:
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: jpendle on September 08, 2020, 04:23:44 PM
No,

Sounds like Singlish to me.

John P
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Lawrence on September 08, 2020, 04:35:58 PM
Quote from: themadhippy on September 08, 2020, 04:06:55 PM
if the which goes it reads ok
"Specifications are included in the file 'xyz',  see for additional details"

See what for details? there is no subject in that second part of the sentence

We need to know where the specifications are and where the aditional details are.

If they are all in the same place then
Quote from: ntpntpntp on September 08, 2020, 04:12:34 PM
Refer to file 'xyz' for specifications and additional details.
is just fine, otherwise

"Specifications are included in the file 'xyz', see 'abc' for additional details"

would be more accurate where there are two separate subjects
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: BobB on September 09, 2020, 06:11:42 AM
I use electronic translators and am used to rather oddly constructed sentences. I am happy as long as the general meaning is understood !
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Bealman on September 09, 2020, 06:25:00 AM
La plume de ma tante est dans l'oreille du chat.
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: emjaybee on September 09, 2020, 07:38:11 AM
Quote from: Bealman on September 09, 2020, 06:25:00 AM
La plume de ma tante est dans l'oreille du chat.

Aia ka hulu o koʻu ʻanakē i ka pepeiao o ka pōpoki.
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Bealman on September 09, 2020, 08:43:47 AM
Oui!
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Philip. on September 09, 2020, 08:54:56 AM
Ir-rix taz-zija tinsab fil-widna tal-qattus.
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: weave on September 09, 2020, 09:12:46 AM
Morning all,

OP, besides no, why?

and the last few posts  :confused2:.

Please be gentle with my brain, have run out of coffee  :(
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: emjaybee on September 09, 2020, 09:19:12 AM
Quote from: Philip. on September 09, 2020, 08:54:56 AM
Ir-rix taz-zija tinsab fil-widna tal-qattus.

Ko nga huruhuru o te whaea keke kei roto i te taringa o te ngeru
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Railwaygun on September 09, 2020, 10:02:11 AM
Please stop this linguistic one-upmanship, I can barely get beyond RP and Franglais!
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Dorsetmike on September 09, 2020, 10:28:45 AM
Quote from: Philip. on September 09, 2020, 08:54:56 AM
Ir-rix taz-zija tinsab fil-widna tal-qattus.
We had oneof those - but the hole fell out
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: NinOz on September 09, 2020, 10:32:35 AM
DaH machqu'mo' che'wI' neH.
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Bealman on September 09, 2020, 10:45:07 AM
Coolest town in Australia....

Bringamugalong
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: emjaybee on September 09, 2020, 11:11:38 AM
Quote from: NinOz on September 09, 2020, 10:32:35 AM
DaH machqu'mo' che'wI' neH.

धागा बदलना बंद करो, हम बिल्लियों और पंखों के बारे में बात कर रहे थे।
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Newportnobby on September 09, 2020, 12:13:57 PM
Quote from: railsquid on September 08, 2020, 03:32:03 PM
Random linguistic survey: does this sentence sound correct: "Specifications are included in the file 'xyz', which see for additional details"?

Answer - no.
IMHO it should read:-
Specifications are included in the file 'xyz', for which see additional details...........

and point the reader to where those additional details are.
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Yet_Another on September 09, 2020, 12:21:09 PM
I think the additional details are in the specification file:

"Specifications are included in the file 'xyz', which contains additional details."
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Newportnobby on September 09, 2020, 12:28:46 PM
Quote from: Yet_Another on September 09, 2020, 12:21:09 PM
I think the additional details are in the specification file:

"Specifications are included in the file 'xyz', which contains additional details."

Sure, but like the forum the file could be ginormous, so a pointer to 'Section x' or 'Clause x' would be helpful
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Trainfish on September 09, 2020, 12:36:55 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on September 09, 2020, 11:11:38 AM
धागा बदलना बंद करो, हम बिल्लियों और पंखों के बारे में बात कर रहे थे।

Does that come with rice or do I have to order that separately?

EDIT: I just used the Google translator and it says "Stop changing the thread, we were talking about cats and feathers" so I think I'll cancel that order  :doh:
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: jpendle on September 09, 2020, 03:14:20 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on September 09, 2020, 10:02:11 AM
Please stop this linguistic one-upmanship, I can barely get beyond RP and Franglais!

Right then!

"It's getten it yed fast in't gate.  A'st a't' fut get it eaut some road"  :bounce:



I'll admit it, I'm a Keaw Yed.

John P
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Railwaygun on September 09, 2020, 04:32:49 PM
Subtitles please!
Title: Re: Linguistic opinions sought
Post by: Dorsetmike on September 09, 2020, 06:15:15 PM
Thee cassn't do thik thay yur 'sno