a partner who translate

[marielune]

"I work with a partner who translate to English."

Should I add an "s" to "translate" since it agrees with "who" which refers to "partner" - 3rd person singular.

What's the rule?

Much thanks

Marielune

 

[Hau Ruck]

I would more likely say, "I work with a partner that translates English."

I would only use 'to' in something like: "I work with a partner that translates (from) French to English."

 

[Cagey]

Yes, you should say 'translates', for exactly the reasons you give.

Cross-posted.

 

[Parla]

"I work with a partner who translate to English."

Should I add an "s" to "translate" since it agrees with "who" which refers to "partner", 3rd person singular?

Yes, you should. And I disagree with Hau about changing "who" to "that"; who is right when referring to a human being. But I agree that you need a "from" phrase.

Thus: I work with a partner who translates from _______ to English.


Cross-posted.

 

[marielune]

I would more likely say, "I work with a partner that translates English."

I would only use 'to' in something like: "I work with a partner that translates (from) French to English."

which is why i write "to" because she translates to English (from French)

thanks

 

[marielune]

ok I'll add "from"

 

[Hau Ruck]

Yes, you should. And I disagree with Hau about changing "who" to "that"; who is right when referring to a human being. But I agree that you need a "from" phrase.

Thus: I work with a partner who translates from _______ to English.

Cross-posted.

Ah, a good point. A common habit of mine. It should be 'who', indeed.

Let me reword what I said:

I would more likely say, "I work with a partner who translates English."

I would only use 'to' in something like: "I work with a partner who translates (from) French to English."
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[e2efour]

I would understand "who translates English" as someone that translates from English.

 

[Parla]

I would understand "who translates English" as someone that translates from English.

As would I (except I'd say who).