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### Description
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Sometimes you may not know what a word in the ULB 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 <u>marketplace</u> ... (Matthew 11:16 ULB)
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* **marketplace** - a large, open-air area where people buy and sell items
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>The garments that they must make are ... <u>a turban</u>, and <u>a sash</u>. (Exodus 28:4 ULB)
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* **turban** - a tall head covering made from cloth wrapped around the head several times
* **sash** - a piece of cloth that people wear around their waist or across their chest
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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.