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Yes. If it is sufficiently original to be a distinct work (most human translations will be), it is a derivative work with its own copyright; if it is, e.g., a purely mechanical translation, it is covered by the copyright on the original.

In either case, without permission or a copyright exception (e.g., fair use) it is also a violation of the original copyright, either as a derivative work or a copy.



In this case, however, the original author is not enforcing their copyright: https://blog.adafruit.com/2022/06/16/david-ahl-places-all-hi...




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