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Error Messages
What Is An Error Message?
Here is an example:
Error messages are messages sent by the system or a program, informing the user that there is an error that
must be corrected in order for the program to keep running. For example, the messages can prompt the user to
take an action or inform the user of an error that requires rebooting the computer.
Estonian Style in Error Messages
It is important to use consistent terminology and language style in the localized error messages, and not just
translate as they appear in the US product.
Error messages are handled as normal sentences in Estonian.
Abbreviated Sentences
The US messages sometimes contain abbreviated sentences using an imperative verb.
Example:
English
Estonian
Cancel?
Kas katkestada?
Continue without Cancel?
Kas jätkata katkestamata?
Punctuation After Error Message
Error messages should always end with a full stop / question mark even though this rule is not observed in
English:
English
Estonian
Invalide Drive: [2]
Kehtetu draiv: [2].
In translating error messages, obvious length constraints should be taken into account and the sentence structure
should be as concentrated and compressed as possible, thus redundant pronouns, prefixes, etc. should be
avoided.