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### Description
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Sometimes you may not know what a word in the ULT means. The notes may have a definition or a description of the word or phrase to help you understand what it means.
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### Translation Notes Examples
Simple definitions of words or phrases are added without quotes or sentence format. Here are examples:
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>It is like children playing in the marketplace, who sit and call to one another and say, "We played a < u > flute< / u > for you." (Matthew 11:16-17 ULT)
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* **marketplace** - a large, open-air area where people would come to sell their goods
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* **flute** - a long, hollow musical instrument which is played by blowing air in or over one end
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>people who dress in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in < u > kings' palaces< / u > (Luke 7:25 ULT)
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* **kings' palaces** - a large, expensive house that a king lives in
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### Translation Principles
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* Use words that are already part of your language if possible.
* Keep expressions short if possible.
* Represent God's commands and historical facts accurately.
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### Translation Strategies
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See [Translate Unknowns ](../translate-unknown/01.md ) for more information on translating words or phrases that are not known in your language.
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