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### Description
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Sometimes you may not know what a word in the ULT 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 sitting the marketplace, who call out to one another and say, “We played a **flute** for you.” (Matthew 11:16b-17a ULT)
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* **marketplace** – a large, open-air area where people would come to sell their goods
* **flute** – a long, hollow musical instrument which is played by blowing air in or over one end
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> Behold, those in expensive clothing and living in luxury are in **kings’ palaces.** (Luke 7:25b ULT)
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* **kings’ palaces** – the large, expensive houses that kings live in
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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.
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* 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.