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Textvorlage

text template, source text

noun TEKST-for-lah-ge Rare
Communication Writing

Also means

copy (text to be typeset)

Usage Note

Textvorlage is the original or model text from which a translation, adaptation, or typeset version is produced. In translation studies it denotes the source text. In office software a Textvorlage (document template) provides a preset layout for letters or reports.

Examples

"Der Übersetzer orientierte sich eng an der deutschen Textvorlage."

Natural Translation

The translator closely followed the German source text.

Literal Translation

The translator oriented himself closely to the German source text.

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