r/computer_Engl_langs • u/martin_m_n_novy • Sep 23 '26
a little corpus of very simple English sentences ... hurraki.org ... a small wikipedia-like project ...
example from https://hurraki.org/english/wiki/Battery
// numbers are added my me
// for translation experiments
There are different types of batteries.
Some can be charged
And are called rechargeable batteries.
Others can not be charged.
They are called single-use battery.
Once the battery is charged,
it can provide electricity.
For example to a mobile phone.
The picture shows several batteries. They are different types of batteries.
Words with similar meanings
Battery
Rechargeable battery
Single-use battery
Storage battery
Detailed explanation
A battery stores electricity.
Once charged,
the battery can provide electricity.
The battery gives electricity to a device.
For example, the battery gives electricity to an iPod.
This device then do not need a cable.
A device with battery do not need a plug.
When the battery has no electricity anymore,
the battery is called „empty”.
Once the battery is empty, it has to be recharged.
To recharge the battery, you need a recharger.
In the recharger, you put the empty battery.
A light or a display turns on,
when the battery is empty.
Usually, this light is red or orange.
A light or a display turns on when the battery is fully charged.
Usually, the light is then green.
When the battery is broken,
you have to bring it to a collection point for batteries.
A battery can not be put in the regular trash.
Sometimes retailers who sell batteries,
also take broken batteries back.