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Shout out to ancient translators, we never hear much about them
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Well, that and it's a trick of diplomacy. It gives you some extra time to think. It's still done today. For example, Putin when discussing in German or English.
Not to mention if your "barbarian" isn't as good as you thought, or claimed, then it removes the chance of an embarrassing misunderstanding.
"oh fuck was it "barbarbar bar barbar" or "barbar barbar bar"???? shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit"