OET interlinear EPH 4:29

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: translate-unknown

λόγος σαπρὸς

word bad

The phrase corrupt talk refers to speech that is cruel or rude. If your readers would not be familiar with this term, you could use the more familiar term in your area, or you could use a more general term. Alternate translation: [foul language] or [unwholesome words] or [abusive speech]

Note 2 topic: grammar-connect-logic-contrast

ἀλλ’

but

The connecting word but introduces a contrast relationship. Speaking what is corrupt is in contrast to speaking good things that will build up others.

πρὸς οἰκοδομὴν

for building

Alternate translation: [for encouraging] or [for strengthening]

Note 3 topic: grammar-connect-logic-goal

ἵνα

in_order_that

The connecting phrase so that introduces a goal relationship. The goal or purpose of speaking things that build up others is to give grace to those who hear the words.

τῆς χρείας, ἵνα δῷ χάριν τοῖς ἀκούουσιν

˱of˲_the need in_order_that ˱it˲_˓may˒_give grace ˱to˲_the_‹ones› hearing

Alternate translation: [the needy. In this way you will help those who hear you]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

ἵνα δῷ χάριν τοῖς ἀκούουσιν

in_order_that ˱it˲_˓may˒_give grace ˱to˲_the_‹ones› hearing

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word grace, you could express the same idea with a verbal form. Alternate translation: [so that those who hear you may be spiritually encouraged]