Ръководство за превод на български

Translation Guidance for Bulgarian (Български)

This document combines the glossary and language-specific translation notes to provide comprehensive guidance for translating Onetime Secret into Bulgarian. It serves as a reference for maintaining consistency, clarity, and cultural appropriateness across the application.

Core Terminology

The following table provides standardized Bulgarian translations for key terms, based on analysis of existing translations in German (Austria), French (France), and French (Canada).

Bulgarian	German (AT)	French (FR)	French (CA)	Notes
secret (noun)	Geheimnis	secret	secret	Central concept of the application
secret (adj)	geheim	secret/sécurisé	secret/sécurisé
passphrase	Sicherheitsphrase	phrase secrète	mot de passe	Authentication method for secrets
burn	verbrennen	supprimer	supprimer	Action to delete a secret before viewing
view/reveal	ansehen/anzeigen	consulter/afficher	consulter/afficher	Action to access a secret
link	Link/Verbindung	lien	lien	The URL that provides access to a secret
encrypt/encrypted	verschlüsseln/verschlüsselt	chiffrer/chiffré	chiffrer/chiffré	Security method
secure	sicher	sécurisé	sécurisé	State of protection

Critical Terminology Distinctions

Password vs. Passphrase

Important: Bulgarian translations must distinguish clearly between two different security contexts:

“парола” (password) - Used for user authentication contexts:
- Account login credentials
- Password fields in registration forms
- Account-related password operations
- User account security
“ключова фраза” (key phrase) - Used for secret protection contexts:
- Secret creation and viewing
- Protection mechanism for shared secrets
- Error messages related to incorrect secret access credentials
- Optional security layer for individual secrets

Examples:

web.COMMON.incorrect_passphrase: “Грешна ключова фраза”
web.COMMON.error_passphrase: “…ключовата фраза…”
web.private.requires_passphrase: “Изисква ключова фраза.”
web.LABELS.passphrase_protected: “Защитено с ключова фраза”

Secret Translation

Guideline: Translate “secret” as confidential information being shared, not personal secrets.

Primary translation: “тайна” (secret) - More natural and appropriate for confidential information being shared ephemerally
Avoid overusing: “секрет” (direct loanword often implying personal/state secrets)
Alternative when appropriate: “съобщение” (message) - Can be used in specific contexts

Examples:

“Secret created successfully!” → “Тайната е създадена успешно!”
“This secret…” → “Тази тайна…”
“…the entire secret.” → “…цялата тайна.”

User Interface Elements

Bulgarian	German (AT)	French (FR)	French (CA)	Notes
Share a Secret	Ein Geheimnis teilen	Partager un secret	Partager un secret	Primary action
Create an Account	Konto erstellen	Créer un compte	Créer un compte	Registration
Log In	Eintragen	Se connecter	Se connecter	Authentication
Dashboard	Konto	Tableau de bord	Compte	Main user page
Settings	Einstellungen	Paramètres	Paramètres	Configuration page
Privacy Options	Datenschutz-Optionen	Options de confidentialité	Options de confidentialité	Secret settings
Feedback	Rückmeldung	Retour d’information	Retour d’information	User comments

State Conditions

Bulgarian	German (AT)	French (FR)	French (CA)	Notes
received	empfangen	reçu	reçu	Secret has been viewed
burned	verbrannt	supprimé	supprimé	Secret was deleted before viewing
expired	abgelaufen	expiré	expiré	Secret is no longer available due to time expiration
created	erstellt	créé	créé	Secret has been generated
active	aktiv	actif	actif	Secret is available
inactive	inaktiv	inactif	inactif	Secret is not available

Bulgarian	German (AT)	French (FR)	French (CA)	Notes
expires in	läuft ab in	expire dans	expire dans	Time until secret is no longer available
day/days	Tag/Tage	jour/jours	jour/jours	Time unit
hour/hours	Stunde/Stunden	heure/heures	heure/heures	Time unit
minute/minutes	Minute/Minuten	minute/minutes	minute/minutes	Time unit
second/seconds	Sekunde/Sekunden	seconde/secondes	seconde/secondes	Time unit

Security Features

Bulgarian	German (AT)	French (FR)	French (CA)	Notes
one-time access	einmaliger Zugang	accès unique	accès unique	Core security feature
passphrase protection	Schutz durch Sicherheitsphrase	protection par phrase secrète	protection par phrase d’authentification	Additional security
encrypted in transit	verschlüsselt bei der Übertragung	chiffré en transit	chiffré en transit	Data protection method
encrypted at rest	verschlüsselt im Ruhezustand	chiffré au repos	chiffré au repos	Storage protection

Bulgarian	German (AT)	French (FR)	French (CA)	Notes
email	E-Mail	courriel/e-mail	courriel	User identifier
password	Passwort	mot de passe	mot de passe	Authentication
account	Konto	compte	compte	User profile
subscription	Abonnement	abonnement	abonnement	Paid service
customer	Kunde	client	client	Paying user

Bulgarian	German (AT)	French (FR)	French (CA)	Notes
custom domain	benutzerdefinierter Bereich	domaine personnalisé	domaine personnalisé	Premium feature
domain verification	Domänenüberprüfung	vérification du domaine	vérification du domaine	Setup process
DNS record	Namensserver-Eintrag	enregistrement DNS	enregistrement DNS	Configuration
CNAME record	CNAME-Eintrag	enregistrement CNAME	enregistrement CNAME	DNS setup

Error Messages

Bulgarian	German (AT)	French (FR)	French (CA)	Notes
error	Fehler	erreur	bug	Problem notification
warning	Warnung	avertissement	attention	Caution notification
oops	Huch	oups	oups	Friendly error intro

Buttons and Actions

Bulgarian	German (AT)	French (FR)	French (CA)	Notes
submit	einreichen	soumettre	soumettre	Form action
cancel	abbrechen	annuler	annuler	Negative action
confirm	bestätigen	confirmer	confirmer	Positive action
copy to clipboard	in die Zwischenablage kopieren	copier dans le presse-papiers	copier dans le presse-papiers	Utility action
continue	weiter	continuer	continuer	Navigation
back	zurück	retour	retour	Navigation

Marketing Terms

Bulgarian	German (AT)	French (FR)	French (CA)	Notes
secure links	sichere Links	liens sécurisés	liens sécurisés	Product feature
privacy-first design	Datenschutz als oberstes Gebot	conception privilégiant la protection de la vie privée	conception privilégiant la protection de la vie privée	Design philosophy
custom branding	benutzerdefiniertes Branding	image de marque personnalisée	image de marque personnalisée	Premium feature

Translation Guidelines

1. Consistency

Use the same translation for a given term throughout the application
Maintain the password/passphrase distinction rigorously
Follow the glossary for all standardized terms

2. Context

Pay attention to how the term is used in the application
Consider whether the action is user-initiated or system-generated
Differentiate between authentication (account) and secret protection contexts

3. Cultural Adaptation

Adapt terms to local conventions when necessary
Use natural-sounding Bulgarian rather than literal translations
Prefer clarity over casual language

4. Technical Accuracy

Ensure security-related terms are translated precisely
Maintain technical meaning even when localizing
Use “перманентно изтрито” (permanently deleted) for emphasis when appropriate

5. Tone and Voice

Maintain professional yet direct tone
Use active, imperative voice for user actions (buttons)
Use passive/declarative voice for informational content (status messages)

6. Clarity and Natural Phrasing

Prioritize clarity over literal translation
Replace vague terms with clearer ones like “изтрито” (deleted)
Ensure placeholder text is natural: “…се въвежда тук…” (is entered here)

Voice Consistency Examples

web.COMMON.button_create_secret: “Създай тайна връзка” (Create secret link)
Buttons should use imperative mood
Direct commands to the user

Passive/Declarative (Status Messages)

web.private.created_success: “Тайната е създадена успешно!” (The secret has been created successfully!)
Status messages describe completed states
Informational content about system state

Special Considerations

The Term “Secret”

The term “secret” is central to the application and must be translated consistently
“Тайна” is preferred over “секрет” for natural Bulgarian
Context determines whether to use “съобщение” (message) as an alternative

Deletion and Destruction

Use “изтрито” (deleted) for clarity
Add “перманентно” (permanently) for emphasis when the action is irreversible
“Burned” secrets are “изгорени” but explanation text should clarify permanent deletion

Natural Placeholders

Input placeholder text should feel natural: “…се въвежда тук…” not “…отива тук…”
Guide the user with clear, helpful text
Avoid overly literal translations of English placeholders

Password Strength Levels

Use standard Bulgarian equivalents for strength indicators
“Отлична” (Excellent) not “Great”
“Задоволителна” (Satisfactory) not “Meh”
Maintain professional tone even for informal English terms

Summary of Key Changes from Initial Translation

Terminology Standardization

Passphrase distinction introduced:
- Changed from mixed usage of “парола” and “фраза”
- Now consistently uses “ключова фраза” for secret protection
- Reserves “парола” for account authentication
Secret translation refined:
- Shifted from “секрет” to “тайна” as primary translation
- More natural and appropriate for the application context
- Better conveys the ephemeral, confidential nature
Clarity improvements:
- Replaced awkward literal translations with natural Bulgarian
- Added “перманентно” for irreversible actions
- Improved placeholder text naturalness

Section-Specific Updates

Common UI Elements:

secret_passphrase: “Парола за тайната” → “Ключова фраза за тайната”
incorrect_passphrase: “Грешна парола” → “Грешна ключова фраза”
enter_passphrase_here: “Въведете паролата тук” → “Въведете ключовата фраза тук”

Labels:

no_passphrase: “Не се изисква парола” → “Не се изисква ключова фраза”
passphrase_protected: “Защитено с парола” → “Защитено с ключова фраза”

Private and Shared Sections:

requires_passphrase: “Изисква парола” → “Изисква ключова фраза”
All encryption-related messaging updated to reference “ключова фраза”

FAQ Section:

passphrase_title: “Как работи опцията за парола?” → “Как работи опцията за ключова фраза?”
All related trust and security points updated

Translation Workflow Recommendations

Initial Translation:
- Start with the glossary
- Use standardized terms from the tables above
- Apply the password/passphrase distinction immediately
Review Phase:
- Check for consistency across all strings
- Verify natural phrasing in Bulgarian
- Ensure technical accuracy is maintained
Context Verification:
- Test translations in the actual UI
- Verify button text feels actionable
- Ensure status messages are clear
Final Polish:
- Remove any overly literal translations
- Verify tone consistency
- Check that all special considerations are addressed

Conclusion

This guide ensures Bulgarian translations maintain high quality, consistency, and cultural appropriateness. The distinction between “парола” (password) and “ключова фраза” (key phrase) is fundamental to helping users understand different security contexts. Natural phrasing, technical accuracy, and consistent terminology create a professional, trustworthy experience for Bulgarian users of Onetime Secret.