Libre/Translations

This page is for discussing the translations.


 * 1) First, understand that the "libre" definition has its roots in libre software and very specifically relates to freedom as defined in the free/libre software definition, the libre knowledge definition and the Free or Libre Cultural works definition.
 * 2) Take a look at the words for "libre" recommended by the Free Software Foundation for describing libre software (and check out alternative terms). Correct the list below if you spot any discrepancies.
 * 3) Check out the Languages list in the left panel on the Wikipedia page on free software and check that the words chosen make sense.
 * 4) If you disagree with a proposed word for libre below, propose an appropriate word in the language of interest (under its heading below) which means the same as "libre" (free as in freedom).
 * 5) * Remember to sign your post (use the [[image:button_sig.png]] button in the editing toolbar or type ' ~ ' in the edit text field).
 * 6) Indicate your vote for the word by adding an indented line below it containing '+1' (for Yes) or '-1' (for No) + your signature (as explained above) and (optionally) a comment
 * 7) * NB There is no voting process is on right now.
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= Languages =

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Are these the same word: मुक्त and मुफ्त ?
 * मुक्त denotes openness and also liberation, freedom. This word is used for "Open" University. Whereas, मुफ्त, i think would mean "free" in the sense of getting something for free, at no cost. --Kalpana Gupte 05:10, 29 February 2012 (UTC)
 * Many thanks :-). - Kim Tucker 14:13, 5 March 2012 (UTC)
 * I notice that FSF India sometimes uses the word "Swatantra Software". Google Translate translates this to स्वतंत्र - independent, and http://imtranslator.net back-translates it to शुल्क - free (of charge). Confusing. Safest is probably mukt as in "मुक्त सॉफ्टवेयर (mukt software)". But I would be interested in any comments on "Swatantra" --Kim Tucker (talk) 09:01, 11 November 2014 (UTC)
 * The web translator at gnu.org also suggests "mukt". --Kim Tucker (talk) 17:36, 11 November 2014 (UTC)

The terms of interest for comment (though for the libre emblem it seems clear that the correct word is मुक्त Mukta):


 * मुक्त Mukta (free as in freedom, libre), मुफ़्त mufta (free of charge, gratis), मुफ्त muphta (free of charge?), स्वतंत्र svatantra (independent). --Kim Tucker (talk) 16:02, 17 November 2014 (UTC)

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=Notes and References =

See also:


 * Translations of Libre - a page for including a list of translations.
 * Libre emblem/Translated