Many may not have heard of it, but translation has had its own day since 1953!!! At Translation Excellence, we’d like to wish everyone a happy International Translation and Interpreting Day. Every September 30, translators and interpreters across the globe celebrate their vital, rewarding, changing and challenging work. “I firmly believe that translation and interpreting
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What Is Fan Translation or Fanslation? Fan translation, also referred to as fanslation, is an unofficial translation process where fans of entertainment, such as video games, anime, comic books, and novels, translate content into foreign languages. Fanslation allows communities to access and share media that has not yet been officially translated into their native languages.
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There is much more to translation than just switching each word from one language to another. Things like idioms, metaphors, and other figurative language cannot be translated word for word because the translation would not retain the underlying meaning. Translators must analyze sentences or paragraphs as a whole so that they can translate the intended
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Continuing from part I. Yes, it’s true that computational linguists have made incredible progress in computer translation technology, but that does not at all mean that human translators have become obsolete. Computer-based translators use algorithms and databases to create translations, but they do not have the kind of creative analytical skills that are needed to
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Among the famous historical translators and interpreters in the industry, one name that comes up frequently is Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. Inca Garcilaso de la Vega had a unique advantage in his life that eventually permitted him to interpret on both a linguistic as well as cultural level. This unique advantage that made Garcilaso
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Anyone who has traveled to a foreign country is familiar with the sense of mild amusement that comes from finding public signs horribly mistranslated. Examples of mistranslation mistakes can be found on many websites devoted to such errors, and terms such as Spanglish, Engrish, and Franglish have been coined to describe them. One country, however,
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Key Points: Introduction Sight translation is the process of reading a document or piece of writing in the original language and translating it out loud in the target language. It is an option for business or other professionals to receive or convey the meaning of certain writings on short notice. It is mostly, though not
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Complexities of Translating Invented Words Translating invented words presents unique complexities in both scientific and literary contexts. Whether they arise from scientific breakthroughs or are crafted in literary creations, these terms pose significant challenges for translators. This blog delves into the difficulties of translating invented words and explores the ingenious solutions that emerge from these
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For companies aiming to expand their reach to new markets, especially in non-English-speaking regions, maintaining high-quality translation is crucial. One of the most effective tools for ensuring consistency and accuracy in translated documents is a translation glossary. Creating a thorough glossary not only improves the speed and cost-effectiveness of translation services but also ensures the
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Foreign Language Translation Challenges If you’ve ever met someone who speaks your native tongue as their second language, they may have tried to explain something to you but been unable to. Afterwards, they could say that it’s easier to explain that concept in their own language. Why is this? Could your friend not have a
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