دليل الترجمة للعربية

Translation Guidance for Arabic (العربية)

This document combines the glossary of standardized terms and language-specific translation notes for Arabic translations of Onetime Secret. It serves as a comprehensive reference for translators working on the Arabic locale to ensure consistency, accuracy, and natural phrasing.

Overview

The Arabic translation aims to:

• Maintain consistency across all application interfaces
• Use clear, natural phrasing for Arabic-speaking audiences
• Follow technical accuracy for security-related terminology
• Apply appropriate voice and tone for different contexts
• Use Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) for professional and technical content
• Properly implement Right-to-Left (RTL) layout requirements

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Core Terminology

Basic Terms

English	العربية (AR)	Context	Notes
secret (noun)	سر	Central application concept	Appropriate for professional security contexts, used from “سر الدولة” (state secret) to business usage
secret (adj)	سري/آمن	Descriptive use
passphrase	عبارة المرور	Authentication method for secrets	Compound term distinguishing from account password
password	كلمة المرور	Account login credential	Standard term for account passwords
burn	حذف نهائياً	Action to delete a secret before viewing	”Final deletion” is more natural than literal “burn” in digital context
view/reveal	عرض/إظهار	Action to access a secret
link	رابط	URL providing access to a secret
encrypt/encrypted	تشفير/مشفر	Security method
secure	آمن	Protection state

User Interface Elements

English	العربية (AR)	Context	Notes
Share a secret	مشاركة سر	Primary action
Create Account	إنشاء حساب	Registration
Sign In	تسجيل الدخول	Authentication
Dashboard	لوحة التحكم	User’s main page
Settings	الإعدادات	Configuration page
Privacy Options	خيارات الخصوصية	Secret configuration
Feedback	الملاحظات	User feedback

Status Terms

English	العربية (AR)	Context	Notes
received	تم الاستلام	Secret has been viewed
burned	تم الحذف نهائياً	Secret was deleted before viewing
expired	منتهي الصلاحية	Secret no longer available due to time
created	تم الإنشاء	Secret has been generated
active	نشط	Secret is available
inactive	غير نشط	Secret is not available

Time-Related Terms

English	العربية (AR)	Context
expires in	تنتهي صلاحيته في	Time until secret becomes unavailable
day/days	يوم/أيام	Time unit
hour/hours	ساعة/ساعات	Time unit
minute/minutes	دقيقة/دقائق	Time unit
second/seconds	ثانية/ثوانٍ	Time unit

Security Features

English	العربية (AR)	Context
one-time access	وصول لمرة واحدة	Core security feature
passphrase protection	الحماية بعبارة مرور	Additional security
encrypted in transit	مشفر أثناء النقل	Data protection method
encrypted at rest	مشفر أثناء التخزين	Storage protection

Account-Related Terms

English	العربية (AR)	Context
email	البريد الإلكتروني	User identifier
password	كلمة المرور	Account authentication
account	حساب	User profile
subscription	اشتراك	Paid service
customer	عميل	Paying user

Domain-Related Terms

English	العربية (AR)	Context
custom domain	نطاق مخصص	Premium feature
domain verification	التحقق من النطاق	Setup process
DNS record	سجل DNS	Configuration
CNAME record	سجل CNAME	DNS configuration

Error Messages

English	العربية (AR)	Context
error	خطأ	Problem notification
warning	تحذير	Caution notification
oops	عذراً	Friendly error introduction

Buttons and Actions

English	العربية (AR)	Context	Notes
submit	إرسال	Form action
cancel	إلغاء	Negative action
confirm	تأكيد	Positive action
copy to clipboard	نسخ إلى الحافظة	Utility action
continue	متابعة	Navigation
back	رجوع	Navigation

Marketing Terms

English	العربية (AR)	Context
secure links	روابط آمنة	Product feature
privacy-first design	تصميم يعطي الأولوية للخصوصية	Design philosophy
custom branding	علامة تجارية مخصصة	Premium feature

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Translation Guidelines

1. Consistency

• Use the same translation for a term throughout the application
• Maintain standardized terminology from the glossary above
• Key distinctions to preserve:
  • كلمة المرور for account passwords
  • عبارة المرور for secret protection
  • سر as the core concept

2. Context Awareness

• Consider how the term is used in the application
• Account for surrounding UI elements and user flow
• Ensure translations make sense in their specific context

3. Cultural Adaptation

• Adapt terms to local conventions when necessary
• Use Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) for professional and technical content
• Use established Arabic technical vocabulary

4. Technical Accuracy

• Security-related terms must be translated accurately
• Prioritize precision over localization for technical terminology
• Use established Arabic technical terms where available
• Keep DNS, URL, and similar acronyms in Latin script as universally used

5. Voice and Tone

• Use formal second person with appropriate verb forms
• Maintain respectful, professional tone throughout
• Ensure consistency in formality level across all interfaces

6. Right-to-Left (RTL) Layout

• Arabic is written from right to left
• UI elements should be mirrored appropriately
• Numbers and Latin script remain LTR within RTL text
• Pay special attention to interface layout requirements

7. Clarity and Natural Phrasing

• Prioritize natural Arabic expressions over literal translations
• Use standard phrases familiar to Arabic speakers
• Ensure terminology is accessible and professional

8. Completeness

• Ensure all user-facing strings are translated
• Avoid leaving English text in the interface
• Translate help text, descriptions, and metadata

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Common Translation Patterns

User Instructions

Use appropriate verb forms for instructions and actions

Status Descriptions

Use passive voice or completed action forms

Help Text and Descriptions

Use declarative sentences with formal tone

Error Messages

Use clear, direct language with appropriate formality

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Special Considerations

The Term “Secret”

• Fundamental to the application - translate consistently as سر
• Appropriate for professional security contexts
• Used in both governmental and business contexts
• Emphasizes the confidential nature of the shared item

Password vs. Passphrase

Critical distinction:

• كلمة المرور - for user account login credentials
• عبارة المرور - for protecting individual secrets

This distinction must be maintained throughout the application to avoid confusion.

The Term “Burn”

• Translated as حذف نهائياً (final deletion)
• More natural in digital Arabic context than literal translation
• Clearly conveys permanent deletion concept

UI Element Conventions

• Follow platform conventions for Arabic interfaces
• Implement proper RTL layout and mirroring
• Use standard Arabic terminology for common UI elements
• Maintain consistency with other Arabic applications

Technical Security Terms

• Prioritize accuracy over casual localization
• Use established Arabic technical vocabulary
• Examples:
  • تشفير (encryption)
  • مشفر (encrypted)
  • التحقق (verification)
  • المصادقة (authentication)

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Summary of Translation Principles

The Arabic translation maintains:

1. Terminology Consistency - Standardized key terms throughout the application
2. Appropriate Formality - Formal, respectful tone for professional context
3. Natural Phrasing - Standard Arabic expressions and idioms
4. RTL Awareness - Proper implementation of right-to-left layout
5. Complete Coverage - All user-facing strings translated
6. Technical Accuracy - Precise terminology for security concepts
7. Clear Distinctions - Especially between account passwords and secret passphrases
8. Modern Standard Arabic - Professional language suitable for all Arabic-speaking regions

By following these guidelines, translators can ensure that the Arabic version of Onetime Secret is accurate, consistent, and provides a natural user experience for Arabic-speaking audiences.