Jan 23, 2020 13:15
4 yrs ago
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German term
Funktionalität
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Computers: Software
Funktionalität vs. Funktionsweise
Hi,
I'm translating an End-User License Agreement, and in the "Definitions" part, the terms "Funktionalität" and "Funktionsweise" appear a lot in the same sentence. Although the difference between them is obvious in German, their translation to EN can get a bit tricky. I am sure there must be "THE" appropriate term for this in English, but since I'm not a tech expert, I could use some insights here;) Have a look at the context:
„Bugfixes“ sind Fehlerbehebungen der gelieferten Funktionalität, ohne die Funktionsweise und/oder -umfang dieser zu andern oder zu erweitern.
„Updates“ sind kleinere Erweiterungen der gelieferten Funktionalität und/oder Ersetzung der Funktionsweise einer gelieferten Funktionalität durch eine neuere, welche verbesserte Eigenschatten aufweist, jedoch den ursprünglichen Funktionsumfang im wesentlichen beibehält und/oder anders implementiert."
Any input would be greatly appreciated :)
I'm translating an End-User License Agreement, and in the "Definitions" part, the terms "Funktionalität" and "Funktionsweise" appear a lot in the same sentence. Although the difference between them is obvious in German, their translation to EN can get a bit tricky. I am sure there must be "THE" appropriate term for this in English, but since I'm not a tech expert, I could use some insights here;) Have a look at the context:
„Bugfixes“ sind Fehlerbehebungen der gelieferten Funktionalität, ohne die Funktionsweise und/oder -umfang dieser zu andern oder zu erweitern.
„Updates“ sind kleinere Erweiterungen der gelieferten Funktionalität und/oder Ersetzung der Funktionsweise einer gelieferten Funktionalität durch eine neuere, welche verbesserte Eigenschatten aufweist, jedoch den ursprünglichen Funktionsumfang im wesentlichen beibehält und/oder anders implementiert."
Any input would be greatly appreciated :)
Proposed translations
(English)
4 | scope of functions | Daniel Arnold (X) |
3 | functionality vs. functional principle or mode of operation or or manner/mode of operation | Barbara Schmidt, M.A. (X) |
3 | functionality vs behavioral mode/behavior | Michael Martin, MA |
Proposed translations
6 mins
functionality vs. functional principle or mode of operation or or manner/mode of operation
would be my suggestion - Funktionalität should always be funtionality
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or
(manner of) functioning
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Funktionsumfang - range of functions or functional scope
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Note added at 10 Min. (2020-01-23 13:25:46 GMT)
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Actually I would suggest "functional principle" for Funktionsweise
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Note added at 7 Min. (2020-01-23 13:23:21 GMT)
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or
(manner of) functioning
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Note added at 9 Min. (2020-01-23 13:24:56 GMT)
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Funktionsumfang - range of functions or functional scope
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Note added at 10 Min. (2020-01-23 13:25:46 GMT)
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Actually I would suggest "functional principle" for Funktionsweise
Note from asker:
Thanks, Barbara! That helps a lot:) |
2 hrs
functionality vs behavioral mode/behavior
'Bugfixes' correct errors in the functionality delivered without altering or expanding the behavioral mode and/or scope of the functionality at hand.
It seems to me that German speakers talk about Funktionsweisen where English speakers would talk about the expected behaviors of a functionality.
It seems to me that German speakers talk about Funktionsweisen where English speakers would talk about the expected behaviors of a functionality.
4 days
scope of functions
I would say that the Funktionalität in this case means the scope of functions that come with the software.
Peer comment(s):
neutral |
D. I. Verrelli
: True, although the phrase doesn't really roll off the tongue.
65 days
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Discussion
Updates are minor upgrades to an existing program, and/or they replace one of its features with something better. But they basically retain the scope of its existing features, or achieve what it already does in a different way.
Duh...?
"Bug fixing" refers to repairs made to the component/device/program delivered/purchased without changing or expanding its functions or their scope.
License agreements don't necessarily HAVE to be incomprehensible, do they?