But all of this translation talk is also generating discussion about the weaknesses of current computer-translation technology.

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However, Samsung expects to recover the translation loss in the fourth quarter, considering the current strengthening of the won against the greenback.

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The company notes that based on current foreign-exchange rates, particularly with the euro, it expects foreign currency translation to have a negative impact on earnings per share for the full year, even though the currency impact in the second quarter is expected to be minimal or null.

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The company notes that based on current foreign-exchange rates, particularly with the euro, it expects foreign-currency translation to have a negative impact on earnings per share for the full year, even though the currency impact in the second quarter is expected to be minimal or null.

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