Name: One of the most difficult words to translate...
Uploaded: 2019-03-22T18:37:24Z
Duration: 3 min 27 s
Description: As simple as it seems, it's often impossible to accurately translate the word "you" without knowing a lot more about the situation where it's being said. Krystian Aparta describes the specific reasons why it can be difficult, citing examples from many different languages. [Directed by Avi Ofer, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Wonder Boy Audio].

As simple as it seems, it's often impossible to accurately translate the word "you" without knowing a lot more about the situation where it's being said. Krystian Aparta describes the specific reasons why it can be difficult, citing examples from many different languages. [Directed by Avi Ofer, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Wonder Boy Audio]. 

Krystian Aparta: One of the most difficult words to translate...

One of the most difficult words to translate...

Translating 'you' hinges on context, reflecting formality, number, and gender—nuances lost without situational awareness.

Languages like French and Spanish vary 'you' to express formality and plurality, a complexity English simplifies with 'you'.

Some languages drop 'you' entirely, relying on verb conjugations or context, challenging translators to guess accurately.