Translation practices
Hi there! Recently I was so into TOPIK preparations that I’ve almost forgotten about the real world out there:D Because TOPIK has a very specific language which has nothing much to do with how real Koreans speak or write. But if at some point I really want to be employed by a Korean company I need more practical stuff, so here I am. My teacher found me some great texts in English and I will try my best to make my translations sound less like a total beginner…let's see how it goes.
Here is the original text:
Transportation Card
Seoul has a well-developed public transportation system, and transportation fares are relatively low, making it easy to travel. When you travel in Seoul, you can buy a T-money Card to take buses, subways, and taxis more conveniently. You can pre-charge your card for any amount you want, and the fare will be deducted from your card when you take transportation. When you use a T-money Card, you can enjoy a 100-KRW discount compared to paying with cash, and you can also get a discount on transfers between buses and subways. To receive the transfer discount, you must tap/scan your card when boarding
and getting off the bus.
And this is my first try:
서울 대중교통 체제가 잘 되어 있고 요금도 상대적으로 싸기 때문에 대중교통을 타고 가는 것이 편하다. 서울에서 티머니카드로 버스나 지하철이나 택시를 더 편리하게 타고 갈 수 있다. 티머니카드가 마음대로 충전할 수 있는데 대중교통을 이용할 때 요금이 카드에서 차감될 것이다. 현금으로 결제하는 것에 비해 티머니카드를 사용하면 100 원 할인을 받게 되기도 하고 버스와 지하철을 환승할 때도 할인을 더 즐길 수 있다. 환승 할인을 받으려면 버스를 타고 내려갈 때도 카드를 찍어야 한다.
With the text also came a list of words about which of course I didn’t know beforehand. But it might just happen to be a good thing cause this way I can get new perspectives. This is the list:
대중교통: public transportation
환승: transfer(from bus to subway etc.)
저렴하다:to be cheap
액수: amount
충전하다: to charge(phone etc.), to fill up(card with money)
Keeping these words in mind I might try to rephrase the following:
transportation fares are relatively low: 대중교통은 요금이 상대적으로 저렴하다
you can pre-charge your card for any amount you want: 티머니카드가 액수를 마음대로 충전할 수 있다
And this is the second text:
Cheonggyecheon Stream
A place to relax at the city center
A great place to take a walk with friends, partners and family! Taking a walk after work on a sunny day relieves the stress of the day. Various events are held frequently and there are also wonderful exhibits, perfect for taking great pictures, It is a place I would definitely recommend to travelers visiting Seoul as the place to conclude the day.
My transation would be like this:
시내에 스트레스가 풀릴 장소
친구나 연인이나 가족과 함께 산책할 수 있는 좋은 장소이다. 날씨가 좋은 날에 산책할 때 하루의 스트레스가 풀릴 수 있다. 흔히 개최되는 다양한 행사에서 사진을 찍을 수 있는 아름다은 전시물이 도 있는 것이다. 이곳은 서울을 방문하는 관광객들에게 하루를 마무리하기로 추천하는 장소이다.
Well, what do you think? According to the internet the grammar is correct, which is like base one:D Let's what my native teacher has to say about it in a week and I will come back with an update.