Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

On

Bulgarian translation:

включен; работи; активен/активиран

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Jun 2, 2013 23:50
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English term

On

English to Bulgarian Tech/Engineering Engineering (general)
Please can you translate the word “On” in the following context please

A message indicating that a system component is on

Discussion

Tanya Doneva Jun 5, 2013:
Обезпокоително е как ще се справи колегата/-жката с останалата част от изречението (текста), при положение, че "on" е било препъни-камъкът.....
invguy Jun 4, 2013:
Ами, при подобен въпрос... ;) Само не знам дали отговорът е свършил работа, т.е. дали не е бил твърде сложен...
Christo Metschkaroff Jun 3, 2013:
On Г-н invguy, изтрепА сичката риба с такова одобрение! Машаллах! ... ;-)

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включен; работи; активен/активиран

The straightforward translation is "включен" (= switched on). However, it depends heavily on the context.

"Включен" is typically used for electrically powered components. For mechanical devices the preferred translation would most likely be "работи" (= is operating) – which is also more general and can be used in most contexts, regardless of the component type.

It also depends on whether the component is actually operating (performing certain actions) or simply activated (i.e. power supply is on but the component remains in standby or similar mode). In this case it might be more appropriate to use "активен" or "активиран" (= active / activated).
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