When the Finnish version of the Interpreters' dictionary was revised in 1985, the translator wanted to expand the basic vocabulary with names of allergy-causing plants in the Nordic flora, as allergies of this kind are very common in Scandinavia. Another problem is terminology within public service and administration. For immigrants from societal systems which differ very much from the Swedish administrative systems, some adjustments have to be done. When translating the basic vocabulary into various languages, it is of course necessary to use strategies that are acceptable in the target language. One has to conform to conventions and traditions, language policy and norms concerning term formation etc.
Direct equivalence exists .
If there is an equivalent term, i.e. a term in the other language that denotes exactly the same concept as in the source language, that term is used. This is usual when dealing with international standards and nomenclature, but not so with culture-specific terms or terms from the area of public administration. Provided the structure and the conventions of the languages allow it, compound words or word combinations are translated directly, component by component. Translation of explanation of source language term. Direct loan .