Οδηγός μετάφρασης για τα ελληνικά

Translation Guidance for Greek (Ελληνικά)

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

Overview

The Greek translation aims to:

• Maintain consistency across all application interfaces
• Use clear, natural phrasing for Greek-speaking audiences
• Follow technical accuracy for security-related terminology
• Apply appropriate voice and tone for different contexts
• Use modern monotonic Greek system properly

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Core Terminology

Basic Terms

English	Ελληνικά (EL)	Context	Notes
secret (noun)	μυστικό	Central application concept	Neuter gender; appropriate for professional contexts
secret (adj)	μυστικός/ασφαλής	Descriptive use
passphrase	φράση πρόσβασης	Authentication method for secrets	Compound term distinguishing from account password
password	κωδικός πρόσβασης	Account login credential	Standard term for account passwords
burn	οριστική διαγραφή	Action to delete a secret before viewing	Permanent deletion
view/reveal	προβολή/αποκάλυψη	Action to access a secret
link	σύνδεσμος	URL providing access to a secret	Masculine gender
encrypt/encrypted	κρυπτογράφηση/κρυπτογραφημένο	Security method
secure	ασφαλής	Protection state

User Interface Elements

English	Ελληνικά (EL)	Context	Notes
Share a secret	Κοινοποίηση μυστικού	Primary action
Create Account	Δημιουργία λογαριασμού	Registration
Sign In	Σύνδεση	Authentication
Dashboard	Πίνακας ελέγχου	User’s main page
Settings	Ρυθμίσεις	Configuration page
Privacy Options	Επιλογές απορρήτου	Secret configuration
Feedback	Σχόλια	User feedback

Status Terms

English	Ελληνικά (EL)	Context	Notes
received	παραλήφθηκε	Secret has been viewed
burned	διαγράφηκε οριστικά	Secret was deleted before viewing
expired	έληξε	Secret no longer available due to time
created	δημιουργήθηκε	Secret has been generated
active	ενεργό	Secret is available
inactive	ανενεργό	Secret is not available

Time-Related Terms

English	Ελληνικά (EL)	Context
expires in	λήγει σε	Time until secret becomes unavailable
day/days	ημέρα/ημέρες	Time unit
hour/hours	ώρα/ώρες	Time unit
minute/minutes	λεπτό/λεπτά	Time unit
second/seconds	δευτερόλεπτο/δευτερόλεπτα	Time unit

Security Features

English	Ελληνικά (EL)	Context
one-time access	πρόσβαση μίας χρήσης	Core security feature
passphrase protection	προστασία με φράση πρόσβασης	Additional security
encrypted in transit	κρυπτογραφημένο κατά τη μεταφορά	Data protection method
encrypted at rest	κρυπτογραφημένο σε ηρεμία	Storage protection

Account-Related Terms

English	Ελληνικά (EL)	Context
email	ηλεκτρονικό ταχυδρομείο	User identifier
password	κωδικός πρόσβασης	Account authentication
account	λογαριασμός	User profile
subscription	συνδρομή	Paid service
customer	πελάτης	Paying user

Domain-Related Terms

English	Ελληνικά (EL)	Context
custom domain	προσαρμοσμένος τομέας	Premium feature
domain verification	επαλήθευση τομέα	Setup process
DNS record	εγγραφή DNS	Configuration
CNAME record	εγγραφή CNAME	DNS configuration

Error Messages

English	Ελληνικά (EL)	Context
error	σφάλμα	Problem notification
warning	προειδοποίηση	Caution notification
oops	ουπς	Friendly error introduction

Buttons and Actions

English	Ελληνικά (EL)	Context	Notes
submit	υποβολή	Form action
cancel	ακύρωση	Negative action
confirm	επιβεβαίωση	Positive action
copy to clipboard	αντιγραφή στο πρόχειρο	Utility action
continue	συνέχεια	Navigation
back	πίσω	Navigation

Marketing Terms

English	Ελληνικά (EL)	Context
secure links	ασφαλείς σύνδεσμοι	Product feature
privacy-first design	σχεδιασμός με προτεραιότητα στο απόρρητο	Design philosophy
custom branding	προσαρμοσμένη επωνυμία	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:
  • κωδικός πρόσβασης for account passwords
  • φράση πρόσβασης for secret protection
  • μυστικό 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 Greek suitable for digital interfaces
• Use Greek-derived technical vocabulary where available

4. Technical Accuracy

• Security-related terms must be translated accurately
• Prioritize precision over localization for technical terminology
• Use established Greek technical vocabulary
• Prefer Greek-derived terms for technical concepts where natural

5. Voice and Tone

• Use polite εσείς forms for professional tone
• Maintain professional and respectful language
• Ensure consistency in formality level across all interfaces

6. Greek Language Specifics

Monotonic System

• Modern Greek uses the monotonic system (single accent mark) since 1982
• Use only the acute accent (΄) - no grave or circumflex accents

Grammatical Cases

• Greek has 4 cases (nominative, genitive, accusative, vocative)
• Apply correct case declension based on context
• Examples of important gender assignments:
  • μυστικό (neuter)
  • φράση (feminine)
  • σύνδεσμος (masculine)
  • κωδικός (masculine)

Three Genders

• Masculine, feminine, and neuter
• Ensure proper gender agreement with adjectives and articles
• Use correct definite and indefinite articles: το μυστικό, η πρόσβαση, ο κωδικός

Final Sigma

• Use ς at the end of words
• Use σ elsewhere in words
• Example: σύνδεσμος (with final ς)

Greek Question Mark

• Greek question mark is the semicolon (;)
• Not the same as Latin question mark (?)

7. Clarity and Natural Phrasing

• Prioritize natural Greek expressions over literal translations
• Use standard phrases familiar to Greek 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 imperative forms with appropriate case endings

Status Descriptions

Use passive voice or past participles with correct gender agreement

Help Text and Descriptions

Use declarative sentences with polite second person (εσείς)

Error Messages

Use clear, direct language with professional tone

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Special Considerations

The Term “Secret”

• Fundamental to the application - translate consistently as μυστικό
• Neuter gender
• Appropriate for professional contexts
• Emphasizes the confidential nature of the shared item

Password vs. Passphrase

Critical distinction:

• κωδικός πρόσβασης - for user account login credentials
• φράση πρόσβασης - for protecting individual secrets

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

The Term “Burn”

• Translated as οριστική διαγραφή (permanent deletion)
• More natural in digital Greek context than literal translation
• Clearly conveys permanent deletion concept

Monotonic System Compliance

• Always use only the acute accent (΄)
• Never use polytonic accents (grave, circumflex, breathings)
• Example: σύνδεσμος (correct) not σύνδεσμος with additional marks

Gender Agreement

• Ensure adjectives, past participles, and pronouns agree with noun gender
• Important genders to remember:
  • το μυστικό (neuter)
  • ο κωδικός πρόσβασης (masculine)
  • η φράση πρόσβασης (feminine)
  • ο σύνδεσμος (masculine)

Final Sigma Usage

• Critical for proper Greek orthography
• Always use ς at word end: σύνδεσμος, κωδικός
• Always use σ elsewhere: σύνδεσμος (middle σ)

UI Element Conventions

• Follow platform conventions for Greek interfaces
• Use standard Greek terminology for common UI elements
• Maintain consistency with other Greek applications

Technical Security Terms

• Prioritize accuracy over casual localization
• Use Greek-derived technical vocabulary where available
• Examples:
  • κρυπτογράφηση (encryption - from Greek κρυπτός)
  • κρυπτογραφημένο (encrypted)
  • επαλήθευση (verification)
  • ταυτοποίηση or επαλήθευση ταυτότητας (authentication)

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Summary of Translation Principles

The Greek translation maintains:

1. Terminology Consistency - Standardized key terms throughout the application
2. Grammatical Accuracy - Proper use of 4 cases, 3 genders, and article agreement
3. Natural Phrasing - Standard Greek expressions and idioms
4. Monotonic System - Correct use of modern Greek single-accent system
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. Professional Tone - Polite εσείς form for respectful communication
9. Proper Orthography - Correct use of final sigma (ς) and accent marks

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