Listen "Nominalizations and How to Avoid Them"
Episode Synopsis
The Free Dictionary defines nominalization as the creation of a noun from a verb or adjective. Although they sound fancy and sophisticated, their overuse will actually create weak and pretentious sentences. Dragoman prefers avoiding nominalizations wherever possible. Weak: We will have to make a decision by 10 p.m. tomorrow. Stronger: We will have to decide by 10 p.m. tomorrow. Weak: The world leaders will hold discussions on the Syrian refugee crisis at the summit. Stronger: […]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.
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