Table 2.
Excerpt of isiZulu translation and back-translation
| Language | Statement |
|---|---|
| Example 1: | |
| Original English |
For my baby’s health, feeding some water in the first 6 months is necessary for good health. |
| isiZulu |
Ukwenzela impilo yomntwana wami, ukumfunza amanzi ezinyangeni zokuqala eziwu 6 kuyadingenga ukwenzela impilo enhle. |
| Back-translation |
For the baby to be healthy, it is important that I give my baby water for the first six (6) months |
| Example 2: | |
| Original English |
For my baby’s health, feeding only formula is best in the first 6 months. |
| isiZulu |
Ukwenzela impilo yomntwana wami, ukumfunza Ubisi lokuncela olwenziwe ngoluyimpuphu kuphela yikona okuhle kakhulu ezinyangeni zokuqala eziwu 6. |
| Back-translation | For my baby to be healthy, I must only formula feed for the first six (6) months. |