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Why are online translators crap at capturing nuance?
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That's how language is. Changing to another language is a complex problem because there aren't always exact words for an exact concept. Really good Human translators that have lived both languages can understand the nuance and implied meanings, that even normal human translators might miss.
For example in the UK if you are totally tired out, worn out, you might say "I'm shattered". Translated that to other languages it will probably give you " I'm broken like glass", while that is sort of the underlying meaning its not a good translation.