OET interlinear ZEC 1:11

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: writing-pronouns

וַֽ⁠יַּעֲנ֞וּ

and,they_answered

The pronoun they refers to the horse riders who had been patrolling the earth, described in verse 8. It may be helpful to clarify this for your readers. Alternate translation: [And the riders answered]

Note 2 topic: writing-quotations

וַֽ⁠יַּעֲנ֞וּ & וַ⁠יֹּאמְר֖וּ

and,they_answered & and=they_said

The terms answered and said together introduce a direct quotation. In your translation, use a natural way of introducing direct quotations in your language. It may not be necessary to represent both terms explicitly.

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / personification

כָל־הָ⁠אָ֖רֶץ יֹשֶׁ֥בֶת וְ⁠שֹׁקָֽטֶת

all the=earth/land remains and_[is],undisturbed

The riders are speaking of all of the earth as if it were a living thing that could sit down and be quiet. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [all the peoples of the earth are peaceful and calm]