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@ -24,7 +24,8 @@ In order **to be polite**, Mary uses a euphemism to say that she has never had s
If euphemism would be natural and give the right meaning in your language, consider using it. If not, here are other options: If euphemism would be natural and give the right meaning in your language, consider using it. If not, here are other options:
(1) Use a euphemism from your own culture. (1) Use a euphemism from your own culture.  
(2) State the information plainly without a euphemism if it would not be offensive. (2) State the information plainly without a euphemism if it would not be offensive.
### Examples of Translation Strategies Applied ### Examples of Translation Strategies Applied
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(1) Use a euphemism from your own culture. (1) Use a euphemism from your own culture.
> … where there was a cave. Saul went inside to **cover his feet**. (1 Samuel 24:3b ULT) - Some languages might use euphemisms like these: > … where there was a cave. Saul went inside to **cover his feet**. (1 Samuel 24:3b ULT) - Some languages might use euphemisms like these:
>
> > “… where there was a cave. Saul went into the cave **to dig a hole**“ > > “… where there was a cave. Saul went into the cave **to dig a hole**“
> > “… where there was a cave. Saul went into the cave **to have some time alone**“ > > “… where there was a cave. Saul went into the cave **to have some time alone**“
>
> But Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I have not **known a man**?” (Luke 1:34 ULT) > But Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I have not **known a man**?” (Luke 1:34 ULT)
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> > Mary said to the angel, “How will this happen, since **I do not know a man**?” - (This is the euphemism used in the original Greek) > > But Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since **I do not know a man**?” - (This is the euphemism used in the original Greek)
(2) State the information plainly without a euphemism if it would not be offensive. (2) State the information plainly without a euphemism if it would not be offensive.
> They found Saul and his sons **fallen** on Mount Gilboa. (1 Chronicles 10:8b ULT) > They found Saul and his sons **fallen** on Mount Gilboa. (1 Chronicles 10:8b ULT)
>
> > “They found Saul and his sons **dead** on Mount Gilboa.” > > “They found Saul and his sons **dead** on Mount Gilboa.”