Understanding how our translation process works is essential, as translation lies at the core of what we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start by choosing a biblical text you\u2019d like to translate. Since scripture is interconnected, we recommend working on at least\u00a0an entire chapter<\/em>\u00a0or a\u00a0complete thematic section<\/em>\u00a0for consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open a tread and name it as described earlier: <book name> <chapter>:<verse>. Remember: We translate each verse in a separate thread. You can first translate the entire passage for yourself, but then you must submit it verse by verse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exceptions?<\/strong>\u00a0Even when multiple verses form a single sentence (which does happen), this rule still applies – though you should account for this in your translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Translation Principles:<\/strong> Finally, mark your translation with the :checkered_flag: emoji to label it as a provisional final version. If you have multiple versions, select your preferred one. You can discuss alternatives later with the proofreader or language specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bible contains many proper names. Write proper names in exactly this format: &<English name><\/strong>. This allows us to easily replace the names with their Toki Pona equivalents later. Example: jan &John<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Note that some “proper names” are actually titles. Titles should be translated. This applies, for example, to “Christ”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll sometimes notice the original text differs – sometimes slightly, sometimes significantly – from what you know from your Bible translations. Embrace this fascinating discovery process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind: Now it’s time to bring the proofreader and language specialist into the process. You do this by @mentioning their roles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s how the review works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often, you’ll want to adjust your translation after receiving feedback from the proofreader or language specialist. Here’s the best way to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once both the proofreader and language specialist approve your translation, they’ll add their official seals in the main channel the biblical book, right where you created the thread for the verse. This marks the verse as\u00a0complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note: Understanding how our translation process works is essential, as translation lies at the core of what we do. Choose a Text Start by choosing a biblical...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"doc_category":[28],"doc_tag":[],"class_list":["post-582","docs","type-docs","status-publish","hentry","doc_category-how-to-translate"],"year_month":"2026-06","word_count":531,"total_views":0,"reactions":{"happy":0,"normal":0,"sad":0},"author_info":{"name":"jan Pilipu","author_nicename":"admin","author_url":"https:\/\/www.tengg-online.at\/blog\/author\/admin\/"},"doc_category_info":[{"term_name":"How to translate","term_url":"https:\/\/www.tengg-online.at\/blog\/docs-category\/how-to-translate\/"}],"doc_tag_info":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tengg-online.at\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/582","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tengg-online.at\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tengg-online.at\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/docs"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tengg-online.at\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tengg-online.at\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=582"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.tengg-online.at\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/582\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":662,"href":"https:\/\/www.tengg-online.at\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/582\/revisions\/662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tengg-online.at\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=582"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"doc_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tengg-online.at\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doc_category?post=582"},{"taxonomy":"doc_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tengg-online.at\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doc_tag?post=582"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
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\u2713 Preserve the original text’s structure\u00a0as much as possible<\/strong> (formal equivalence)
\u2713 The result must be\u00a0good Toki Pona<\/strong>
\u2713 Only use words generally considered “common” (mainly from\u00a0pu<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0ku suli<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\nSubmit your translation.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Proper names<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Biblical context<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd0d Many biblical terms don’t mean<\/strong> what we assume today
\ud83d\udcdc We prioritize the ancient meaning<\/strong> over modern interpretations
\ud83d\udca1 This often leads to surprising insights – especially since Toki Pona forces us to examine concepts at their most essential level.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCall proofread and language specialist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Improving your translation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Receive the seals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u23f3 Depending on server activity, reviews may take some time.
\ud83d\udd17 Stay assigned to your verse until you receive both seals.
\ud83d\udcdd You’re welcome to work on other verses while waiting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"