Vodnik za prevajanje v slovenščino

Translation Guidance for Slovenian (Slovenščina)

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

Overview

The Slovenian translation aims to:

• Maintain consistency across all application interfaces
• Use clear, natural phrasing for Slovenian-speaking audiences
• Follow technical accuracy for security-related terminology
• Apply appropriate voice and tone for different contexts
• Properly handle Slovenian’s unique dual number system and grammatical cases

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Core Terminology

Basic Terms

English	Slovenščina (SL)	Context	Notes
secret (noun)	skrivnost	Central application concept	Feminine gender; appropriate for professional contexts
secret (adj)	skrivno/varno	Descriptive use
passphrase	pristopna fraza	Authentication method for secrets	Compound term distinguishing from account password
password	geslo	Account login credential	Standard term for account passwords; neuter gender
burn	trajno izbrisati	Action to delete a secret before viewing	Permanently delete
view/reveal	ogled/razkritje	Action to access a secret
link	povezava	URL providing access to a secret	Feminine gender
encrypt/encrypted	šifriranje/šifrirano	Security method
secure	varno	Protection state

User Interface Elements

English	Slovenščina (SL)	Context	Notes
Share a secret	Deli skrivnost	Primary action
Create Account	Ustvari račun	Registration
Sign In	Prijava	Authentication
Dashboard	Nadzorna plošča	User’s main page
Settings	Nastavitve	Configuration page
Privacy Options	Možnosti zasebnosti	Secret configuration
Feedback	Povratne informacije	User feedback

Status Terms

English	Slovenščina (SL)	Context	Notes
received	prejeto	Secret has been viewed
burned	trajno izbrisano	Secret was deleted before viewing
expired	poteklo	Secret no longer available due to time
created	ustvarjeno	Secret has been generated
active	aktivno	Secret is available
inactive	neaktivno	Secret is not available

Time-Related Terms

English	Slovenščina (SL)	Context	Notes
expires in	poteče čez	Time until secret becomes unavailable
day/days	dan/dni/dni	Time unit	1 dan (singular), 2 dni (dual), 3+ dni (plural)
hour/hours	ura/uri/ur	Time unit	1 ura, 2 uri, 3+ ur
minute/minutes	minuta/minuti/minut	Time unit	1 minuta, 2 minuti, 3+ minut
second/seconds	sekunda/sekundi/sekund	Time unit	1 sekunda, 2 sekundi, 3+ sekund

Security Features

English	Slovenščina (SL)	Context
one-time access	enkraten dostop	Core security feature
passphrase protection	zaščita s pristopno frazo	Additional security
encrypted in transit	šifrirano med prenosom	Data protection method
encrypted at rest	šifrirano pri shranjevanju	Storage protection

Account-Related Terms

English	Slovenščina (SL)	Context
email	e-pošta	User identifier
password	geslo	Account authentication
account	račun	User profile
subscription	naročnina	Paid service
customer	stranka	Paying user

Domain-Related Terms

English	Slovenščina (SL)	Context
custom domain	domena po meri	Premium feature
domain verification	preverjanje domene	Setup process
DNS record	DNS zapis	Configuration
CNAME record	CNAME zapis	DNS configuration

Error Messages

English	Slovenščina (SL)	Context
error	napaka	Problem notification
warning	opozorilo	Caution notification
oops	ups	Friendly error introduction

Buttons and Actions

English	Slovenščina (SL)	Context	Notes
submit	pošlji	Form action
cancel	prekliči	Negative action
confirm	potrdi	Positive action
copy to clipboard	kopiraj v odložišče	Utility action
continue	nadaljuj	Navigation
back	nazaj	Navigation

Marketing Terms

English	Slovenščina (SL)	Context
secure links	varne povezave	Product feature
privacy-first design	zasnova s poudarkom na zasebnosti	Design philosophy
custom branding	blagovna znamka po meri	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:
  • geslo for account passwords
  • pristopna fraza for secret protection
  • skrivnost 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 Slovenian suitable for digital interfaces
• Use standard technical terms familiar to Slovenian-speaking users

4. Technical Accuracy

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

5. Voice and Tone

• Use polite vi forms for professional tone (not informal ti)
• Maintain professional but approachable language
• Ensure consistency in formality level across all interfaces

6. Slovenian Language Specifics

Unique Dual Number System

• Slovenian is one of few languages with a dual number (dvojina)
• Three number forms: singular (1), dual (2), plural (3+)
• Examples:
  • 1 dan (singular)
  • 2 dni (dual)
  • 3+ dni (plural)
• Same pattern for all countable nouns

Grammatical Cases

• Slovenian has 6 cases (imenovalnik, rodilnik, dajalnik, tožilnik, mestnik, orodnik)
• Apply correct case declension based on context
• Examples of important gender assignments:
  • skrivnost (feminine)
  • geslo (neuter)
  • dostop (masculine)

Three Genders

• Masculine, feminine, and neuter
• Ensure proper gender agreement with adjectives and past participles
• Important genders to remember:
  • skrivnost (feminine) - ustvarjena
  • geslo (neuter) - ustvarjeno
  • dostop (masculine) - ustvarjen

Diacritics

• Essential characters that change meaning: č, š, ž
• Never substitute with c, s, z
• Examples where diacritics matter:
  • cas (time - incorrect) vs čas (time - correct)
  • siriti (spread - incorrect) vs širiti (spread - correct)

Verb Aspects

• Slovenian verbs have perfective and imperfective aspects
• Perfective: completed action (ustvariti - to create, once)
• Imperfective: ongoing/repeated action (ustvarjati - to be creating)
• Choose appropriate aspect based on context

7. Clarity and Natural Phrasing

• Prioritize natural Slovenian expressions over literal translations
• Use standard phrases familiar to Slovenian 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 polite vi

Status Descriptions

Use past participles with correct gender agreement

Help Text and Descriptions

Use declarative sentences with polite second person (vi)

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 skrivnost
• Feminine gender
• Appropriate for professional contexts
• Emphasizes the confidential nature of the shared item

Password vs. Passphrase

Critical distinction:

• geslo - for user account login credentials (neuter)
• pristopna fraza - for protecting individual secrets

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

The Term “Burn”

• Translated as trajno izbrisati (permanently delete)
• More natural in digital Slovenian context than literal translation
• Clearly conveys permanent deletion concept

Dual Number is Unique and Mandatory

• Slovenian is one of only a few languages preserving dual number
• Always use dual forms for quantity 2
• Never use plural for 2 items
• Examples:
  • 2 skrivnosti (dual - two secrets)
  • 2 uri (dual - two hours)
  • NOT “2 skrivnosti” using plural form

Gender Agreement is Critical

• Adjectives and past participles must agree with noun gender
• Incorrect gender agreement sounds unnatural
• Examples:
  • skrivnost je bila ustvarjena (feminine - the secret was created)
  • geslo je bilo ustvarjeno (neuter - the password was created)
  • dostop je bil ustvarjen (masculine - the access was created)

Diacritics Cannot Be Omitted

• č, š, ž are distinct letters, not variants of c, s, z
• Omitting diacritics creates spelling errors
• May change meaning entirely or make text unreadable
• Always preserve: č, š, ž

UI Element Conventions

• Follow platform conventions for Slovenian interfaces
• Use standard Slovenian terminology for common UI elements
• Maintain consistency with other Slovenian applications
• Use polite vi form throughout

Technical Security Terms

• Prioritize accuracy over casual localization
• Use established Slovenian technical vocabulary
• Examples:
  • šifriranje (encryption)
  • šifrirano (encrypted)
  • preverjanje (verification)
  • avtentikacija (authentication)

Polite Address Forms

• Always use polite vi, never informal ti
• Professional interfaces require formal address
• Maintain consistency throughout application

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Summary of Translation Principles

The Slovenian translation maintains:

1. Terminology Consistency - Standardized key terms throughout the application
2. Grammatical Accuracy - Proper use of 6 cases, 3 genders, and dual number system
3. Natural Phrasing - Standard Slovenian expressions and idioms
4. Dual Number System - Unique feature requiring singular/dual/plural forms
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 vi form for respectful communication
9. Essential Diacritics - Correct use of č, š, ž

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