Comments on: Semyon Varlamov Starts A Russian Language Blog

By: Fedor Fedin

Fedor Fedin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:39:17 +0000

@Pani
I was a linguistic pedant before I started to translate. LOL

By: Pani Wladca

Pani Wladca — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:03:46 +0000

I absolutely agree, you always have to translate thoughts – if somebody`s looking for a mindless translation, Google is your friend. Even though I believe the translation should be as accurate as possible. Oh, I am always over-reacting when it`s going about translations. I just see all these little differences. Hey, don`t get upset! Your translations are great, I am just linguistic pedant I simply voiced my opinion, don`t take it personally.

By: FedFed

FedFed — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:22:03 +0000

Pani, I’m partailly agree with you. Sometimed you just have to translate a little more than just words; you have to translate thoughts. Thanks.

By: BobbyG

BobbyG — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:16:42 +0000

Way to go Varly! I look forward to reading your blog during the Caps season, with the help of translation.

Also, good for you for returning to DC very early to continue your training. It’s nice to see that as much as you miss Russia, you are making a great effort to also connect with America.

You sound very determined to make a huge impression as the Caps starting goalie. I wish you good luck and success! Have fun decorating your apartment!

By: Pani Wladca

Pani Wladca — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:18:31 +0000

Translation certainly makes more sense than Google`s version, but I think it could be more accurate. I don`t think he actually said “it`s very difficult to keep a connection with our hockey fans”, more literally it is: “I (really) want to maintain relations/keep a connection with hockey fans and our supporters (very much)” or I`ll change “I’ll be very happy to answer you back” into “I`ll respond to all of you with pleasure”. Also, I think “navernoe” express more probability than “maybe”, I`d even say it should be “for sure” – it seems to make little difference, but “We`ll surely start off playing in rotation” says clearly that Varly realizes that he is no an absolute number 1 yet. I would also attach to the translation the informations about his location and his mood – maybe it has no meaning and writing each one of his post he will be happy and in Washington, but I guess as long as you provide translation most of people won`t pay any attention to the original.
OK, I complained a bit, but I must admit that you do a great job translating such things into English so that English-speaking Caps fans can find out more about Varly, because he is amazing player and charming person! Congrats to Semyon and thanks to Fedor

By: Semyon Varlamov Really Wants You To Attend Caps Convention

Semyon Varlamov Really Wants You To Attend Caps Convention — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:21:35 +0000

[...] a month and a half before training camp, changed his number to #1 (hint, hint Neuvy) & today started his own Russian language blog. Wuh oh. Somebody’s extra [...]

By: @monimaz

@monimaz — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:12:54 +0000

Just what we wanted but were afraid to ask! Thanks Varly. You are #1!

By: Stevie K.

Stevie K. — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:08:56 +0000

Great translation, Fedor. It made so much more sense than the one Google Translate gives.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:03:30 +0000

Very exciting and how cool is it i heard about it first on RMNB!!!! Keep up the good work guys!!