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Jackson6612  +  520608 Thu, 29 May 08 05:39 PM
Is there a difference between a word for word translation and literal translation?

And what is called the translation that gives the general meaning in a more natural way?
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Philip  +  520614 Thu, 29 May 08 05:50 PM
1.  I'm not aware of a term for the difference between the two.  Just use the two terms.

2.  You might say 'liberal', 'free' or 'up-to-date/modern/vernacular'.
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Jackson6612  +  520643 Thu, 29 May 08 07:54 PM
Thank you.
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