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Translation Guidance for Danish (Dansk)

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

Overview

The Danish translation aims to:

• Maintain consistency across all application interfaces
• Use clear, natural phrasing for Danish-speaking audiences
• Follow technical accuracy for security-related terminology
• Apply appropriate voice and tone for different contexts
• Avoid inappropriate connotations through careful word choice

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Core Terminology

Basic Terms

English	Dansk (DA)	Context	Notes
secret (noun)	besked	Central application concept	Use “besked” (message) instead of “hemmelighed” to avoid childish/personal connotations
secret (adj)	hemmelig/sikker	Descriptive use
passphrase	adgangssætning	Authentication method for secrets	Distinct compound term for secret protection
password	adgangskode	Account login credential	Standard term for account passwords only
burn	ødelæg	Action to delete a secret before viewing	Permanent deletion action
view/reveal	vis/åben	Action to access a secret	Display/show content
link	link	URL providing access to a secret
encrypt/encrypted	krypter/krypteret	Security method
secure	sikker	Protection state

User Interface Elements

English	Dansk (DA)	Context	Notes
Share a secret	Del en besked	Primary action
Create Account	Opret konto	Registration
Sign In	Log ind	Authentication
Dashboard	Oversigt	User’s main page
Settings	Indstillinger	Configuration page
Privacy Options	Privatlivsindstillinger	Secret configuration
Feedback	Feedback	User feedback

Status Terms

English	Dansk (DA)	Context	Notes
received	modtaget	Secret has been viewed	Past participle for status
burned	ødelagt	Secret was deleted before viewing	Past participle for status
expired	udløbet	Secret no longer available due to time	Past participle for status
created	oprettet	Secret has been generated	Past participle for status
active	aktiv	Secret is available
inactive	inaktiv	Secret is not available

Time-Related Terms

English	Dansk (DA)	Context
expires in	udløber om	Time until secret becomes unavailable
day/days	dag/dage	Time unit
hour/hours	time/timer	Time unit
minute/minutes	minut/minutter	Time unit
second/seconds	sekund/sekunder	Time unit

Security Features

English	Dansk (DA)	Context
one-time access	engangsadgang	Core security feature
passphrase protection	adgangssætningsbeskyttelse	Additional security
encrypted in transit	krypteret under overførsel	Data protection method
encrypted at rest	krypteret under lagring	Storage protection

Account-Related Terms

English	Dansk (DA)	Context
email	e-mail	User identifier
password	adgangskode	Account authentication
account	konto	User profile
subscription	abonnement	Paid service
customer	kunde	Paying user

Domain-Related Terms

English	Dansk (DA)	Context
custom domain	brugerdefineret domæne	Premium feature
domain verification	domænebekræftelse	Setup process
DNS record	DNS-post	Configuration
CNAME record	CNAME-post	DNS configuration

Error Messages

English	Dansk (DA)	Context
error	fejl	Problem notification
warning	advarsel	Caution notification
oops	ups	Friendly error introduction

Buttons and Actions

English	Dansk (DA)	Context	Notes
submit	send	Form action	Imperative form
cancel	annuller	Negative action	Imperative form
confirm	bekræft	Positive action	Imperative form
copy to clipboard	kopier til udklipsholder	Utility action	Imperative form
continue	fortsæt	Navigation	Imperative form
back	tilbage	Navigation
create	opret	Imperative form for buttons
save	gem	Imperative form for buttons
saved	gemt	Past participle for status
share	del	Share/distribute	Imperative form

Marketing Terms

English	Dansk (DA)	Context
secure links	sikre links	Product feature
privacy-first design	privatlivs-først design	Design philosophy
custom branding	brugerdefineret branding	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:
  • adgangskode for account passwords
  • adgangssætning for secret protection
  • besked as the core concept (not “hemmelighed”)

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 standard Danish that works across regions
• Use standard technical terms familiar to Danish-speaking users

4. Technical Accuracy

• Security-related terms must be translated accurately
• Prioritize precision over localization for technical terminology
• Use established Danish technical vocabulary

5. Voice and Tone

Imperative Voice (for Actions)

Use imperative voice for buttons, links, and user actions:

• Opret besked (Create secret)
• Kopier til udklipsholder (Copy to clipboard)
• Opret konto (Create account)
• Gem (Save)
• Del (Share)

Passive/Declarative Voice (for Information)

Use passive voice or past participles for informational text, status messages, and descriptions:

• Besked oprettet (Secret created - status)
• Din sikre besked vises nedenfor. (Your secure message is shown below.)
• Beskeden blev ødelagt manuelt... (The secret was manually destroyed…)
• Gemt (Saved - status message)

6. Direct Address

• Use informal address consistently when addressing users
• Examples:
  • Indtast din adgangskode (Enter your password)
  • Din sikre besked (Your secure message)
• Danish naturally flows with direct address in most contexts

7. Clarity and Natural Phrasing

• Prioritize natural Danish expressions over literal translations
• Use standard phrases familiar to Danish speakers
• Avoid literal translations that sound awkward in Danish

8. Completeness

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

9. Compound Words with English Loanwords

When creating compound words that include English loanwords, use hyphens:

• ✓ besked-apps (hyphenated)
• ✗ besked apps (separate words)
• ✓ API-nøgle (hyphenated)
• ✗ API nøgle (separate words)

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Common Translation Patterns

User Instructions

Use imperative forms:

• Indtast din adgangskode (Enter your password)
• Kopier til udklipsholder (Copy to clipboard)
• Indtast adgangssætningen her (Enter the passphrase here)

Status Descriptions

Use passive voice or past participles:

• Kopieret til udklipsholder (Copied to clipboard)
• Besked oprettet (Secret created)
• Gemt (Saved)
• Oprettet (Created)

Help Text and Descriptions

Use declarative sentences:

• Du ser det sikre indhold (You are viewing the secure content)
• Dette indhold vises kun én gang (This content is shown only once)

Error Messages

Use clear, direct language:

• Forkert adgangssætning (Incorrect passphrase)
• Der opstod en fejl (An error occurred)

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Special Considerations

The Term “Secret” - Critical Rule

ALWAYS use “besked” (message), NEVER use “hemmelighed” (secret)

The Danish word “hemmelighed” carries inappropriate connotations:

• Personal or private secrets (gossip, hidden information)
• Childish or trivial usage
• Meanings that sound unprofessional in a business context

Native speaker feedback confirms that “hemmelighed” evokes associations with personal secrets rather than business security.

Examples:

• ✓ Du har 3 nye beskeder (You have 3 new messages)
• ✗ Du har 3 nye hemmeligheder (You have 3 new secrets)
• ✓ Opret en besked (Create a secret)
• ✗ Opret en hemmelighed (Create a secret)

Password vs. Passphrase

Critical distinction that must be maintained:

• adgangskode - for user account login credentials ONLY
• adgangssætning - for protecting individual secrets

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

Examples:

• ✓ Indtast din adgangskode (Enter your password - account login)
• ✗ Indtast din adgangssætning (Enter your passphrase - account login)
• ✓ Beskyt med adgangssætning (Protect with passphrase - secret protection)
• ✗ Beskyt med adgangskode (Protect with password - secret protection)

The Term “Burn”

Consistently translated as ødelæg (verb) / ødelagt (past participle):

• Conveys the permanent, irreversible nature of deletion
• Examples:
  • Ødelæg denne besked (Burn this secret - button)
  • Beskeden er ødelagt (The secret is burned - status)

UI Element Conventions

• Follow platform conventions for the target language
• Use standard Danish terminology for common UI elements
• Maintain consistency with other Danish applications

Technical Security Terms

• Prioritize accuracy over casual localization
• Use established Danish technical vocabulary
• Examples:
  • krypteret (encrypted)
  • krypter (to encrypt)
  • bekræftelse (verification)
  • godkendelse (authentication)

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Critical Translation Rules

Rule	Correct	Incorrect	Example
”Secret” → “Besked” (NOT “Hemmelighed”)	besked	hemmelighed	✓ Du har 3 nye beskeder; ✗ Du har 3 nye hemmeligheder
Password vs. Passphrase	adgangskode (login), adgangssætning (secret)	Mixed usage	✓ Indtast din adgangskode (login); ✗ Indtast din adgangssætning (login)
Buttons: Imperative	Opret, Del, Gem	Noun forms	✓ Opret besked (button); ✗ Oprettelse af besked (button)
Status: Passive form	Oprettet, Gemt	Imperative in status	✓ Besked oprettet (status); ✗ Opret besked (status)
Compound words with English loanwords	besked-apps, API-nøgle	besked apps, API nøgle	✓ besked-apps (hyphenated); ✗ besked apps (separate words)

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Rationale for Danish-Specific Adjustments

The Danish translation requires special attention to:

1. “Besked” instead of “Hemmelighed”: The word “hemmelighed” has childish/personal connotations in everyday Danish that undermine the professional/security context. Using “besked” maintains a business-appropriate tone.

2. Clear Password/Passphrase Distinction: Using “adgangskode” for account login and “adgangssætning” for secret protection ensures users understand the different security contexts.

3. Imperative for Actions, Passive for Status: Danish UI conventions strongly favor imperative forms for buttons and passive/past participle forms for status messages.

4. Compound Word Hyphenation: When combining Danish words with English loanwords, hyphens are necessary for proper Danish orthography.

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Summary of Translation Principles

The Danish translation maintains:

1. Terminology Consistency - Standardized key terms throughout the application
2. Appropriate Voice - Imperative for actions, passive/past participles for information
3. Natural Phrasing - Standard Danish expressions and sentence structures
4. Consistent Address - Direct address when addressing users
5. Complete Coverage - All user-facing strings translated
6. Technical Accuracy - Precise terminology for security concepts
7. Clear Distinctions - Especially:
   • Account passwords (adgangskode) and secret passphrases (adgangssætning)
   • Using besked (message) instead of hemmelighed (secret)
   • Action verbs (imperative) and status messages (passive/past participle)
8. Proper Orthography - Hyphenated compound words with English loanwords

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