TECHNOLOGIST
DIRECT SPEECH
For a technology or IT context, when a technologist or IT professional reports information, the language would focus on technical details, system updates, digital security, or innovation insights. These reports are characterized by technical accuracy, clarity, and sometimes urgency, reflecting the fast-paced nature of the technology sector. Below, the examples illustrate how a technologist might report information in both English and Dholuo, emphasizing precise communication suitable for a tech audience.
| English (Direct Speech) | English Reported Speech (Tech Context) | Dholuo (Direct Speech) | Dholuo (Reported in Tech Context) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "The system upgrade will start at midnight," he said. | He announced that the system upgrade would start at midnight. | "System ibiro timne upgrade," ne owacho. | Ne owacho ni system ibiro timne upgrade. |
| "We've detected a security breach," they said. | They reported that a security breach had been detected. | "Wafwenyo kama orochgo arita mar wang' mbui," gi wacho. | Ne giyango ni nitiere rochruok e arita mar wang' mbui. |
| "Your software is outdated," she said. | She informed that the software was outdated. | "Owacho no software ni en nyachon," ne owacho. | Ne owacho ni software osebedo ma nyachon. |
| "The network will be down for maintenance tonight," he said. | He informed that the network would be down for maintenance tonight. | "Network biro bedo piny nikech ilose," ni owacho. | Network biro bedo piny nikech ibiro lose |
In the "Dholuo (Reported in Tech Context)" column, the sentences are adapted to reflect how technology professionals might communicate crucial technical updates, system statuses, or security alerts to users or team members. This setup ensures the transmission of important technical information in a clear and precise manner, crucial for maintaining system integrity and user awareness.
This table is designed to showcase a scenario where technological information is translated into reported speech, maintaining the specificity and urgency often required in the technology sector. It's important to note that while aiming for accuracy in the Dholuo translations, technological jargon and concepts might be expressed differently depending on the region's exposure to technology and the availability of specific terminology in the Acholi language.
PASSIVE SPEECH
In a technological context, using passive voice places the emphasis on the actions taken with systems, software, or hardware rather than on the individuals performing these actions. This style aligns with technical documentation or updates where the focus is on technology itself. Below are examples illustrating how a technologist might report information in both English and Dholuo, emphasizing technological operations or outcomes using passive voice.
| English (Direct Speech) | English Passive Voice (Tech Context) | Dholuo (Direct Speech) | Dholuo Passive Voice (Tech Context) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "We have upgraded the software," he said. | The software was upgraded. | "Wase thulo malo software," ne owacho. | Giwacho ni gisethulo malo software. |
| "The system will restart automatically at midnight," they said. | They said the system will be restarted automatically at midnight. | "System biro chako kende dier otieno," gi wacho. | Ne giwacho ni system biro chako kende dier otieno. |
| "Our team resolved the network issue," she said. | The network issue was resolved by our team. | “Jowa ne oseloso wach mar network” ne owacho. | Wch mar network ne oselos gi jowa. |
| "You must update your password regularly," he said. | The password must be updated regularly was advised. | "Password nyaka timne lokruok seche te," ne owacho. | En ne owcho ni password nyaka timne lokruok seche te. |
In the "Dholuo Passive Voice (Tech Context)" column, the sentences are adapted to passive voice to reflect the focus on technology actions or requirements rather than the technologists or IT staff. This approach is common in technical reports, updates, or guidelines, where the emphasis is on the technological process or outcome rather than on the individual actions.
This setup demonstrates how information can be communicated by technologists in passive voice, ensuring the focus remains on the technology itself, which is typical for written technical communications, documentation, or user support materials. It's important to note that while aiming for a passive voice in Dholuo translations, differences in language structure and the specific technical vocabulary available in Dholuo might lead to variations in how these concepts are expressed.