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English translation: We read out the contract to them; we recited the contract to them
| 13:42 Jan 31, 2012 |
| Arabic to English translations [PRO] Law/Patents - Law: Contract(s) / Marriage Certificate (Mor | |||||||
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|  Selected response from: Ibrahim I. Ibrahim (X) Canada Local time: 07:18 | ||||||
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| 4 +1 | The Contract was read out to both parties |
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| 4 | The contract was read out to them. |
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| 4 | We read out the contract to them; we recited the contract to them |
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7 mins confidence: 
peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1The Contract was read out to both parties Explanation: . -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 9 mins (2012-01-31 13:52:41 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- "read aloud" can also be used .. |
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3 hrs confidence:
The contract was read out to them. Explanation: I would not use "recite" since, as noted above, it is more commonly used for verse or scripture, or memorization. Additionally, unless the identity of the subject who is doing the reciting is emphasized as being of importance in this sentence, it is best to use the passive voice. |
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We read out the contract to them; we recited the contract to them Explanation: .. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2012-01-31 15:58:02 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- You are generally right, Firas. I am more inclined towards "read out" myself. The reason I added the "recite" option is because the original expression uses the word تلا which, according to Al-Mawrid, means both read and recite. It is possible that they used this word to indicate some sort of formal out-loud reading before a congregation of people. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 3 days6 hrs (2012-02-03 20:40:24 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- You're very welcome, Firas, and thank YOU! |
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