Word order: {NAME} + [general noun] or [general noun] + {NAME}

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I've been trying to translate names of certain parts of some software.

Some of its components are called modules*, others are called *books, and they have all different names and functions.

In the source language, the names include, for example, modul Marketing*, which I've been translating as *the Marketing module*, or *kniha Aktivity*, which I've been translating as *the Activities book.

1. Is the word order alright, or can I also say "the module Marketing*", or "*the book Activities", respectively? Those sound odd to me.
2. Should I use capital letters in the general nouns, i.e. "the Marketing *M*odule", "the Activities *B*ook" or is it just a matter of style or personal preference?

Many thanks for any advice and comments!

P.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

I've been trying to translate names of certain parts of some software.

Some of its components are called modules*, others are called *books, and they have all different names and functions.

In the source language, the names include, for example, modul Marketing*, which I've been translating as the Marketing module*, or *kniha Aktivity, which I've been translating as *the Activities book.

1. Is the word order alright Yes , or can I also say "the module Marketing*", or "*the book Activities", respectively? No
Those sound odd to me.
2. Should I use capital letters in the general nouns, i.e. "the Marketing *M*odule", "the Activities *B*ook" or is it just a matter of style or personal preference? Capitals are usually used in such contexts. The phrases are like proper nouns, ie names.

Clive

Petusek · Answer

Perfect clive! Thanks a lot! :-)

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