OET interlinear MAT 25:3

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

γὰρ

for

Here, the word For introduces an explanation of how the virgins were wise or foolish. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces an explanation, or you could leave For untranslated. Alternate translation: “This is what I mean:” or “As it happened,”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / nominaladj

αἱ & μωραὶ

the & foolish

Jesus is using the adjective foolish as a noun to mean the foolish virgins. Your language may use adjectives in the same way. If not, you could translate this word with an equivalent phrase. Alternate translation: “the foolish virgins” or “the foolish ones”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

μεθ’ ἑαυτῶν ἔλαιον

with themselves olive_oil

Here Jesus implies that this oil was extra oil stored in a separate container that the virgins would have used to refill their lamps. If it would be helpful in your language, you could make that idea more explicit. Alternate translation: “more oil with them for refilling their lamps” or “any additional oil with them”