If you have ever met anyone working in the language service industry, one of the first things you will hear about if you are interested in becoming a general translator is the importance of specializing in translation. You will hear about translators who specialize in law, science, engineering, literature, medicine, marketing, and every kind of
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What is Transliteration? The process of converting a language from one written script to another is known as transliteration. This involves representing the characters or sounds of one writing system using characters of another system. Unlike translation, which conveys meaning, transliteration focuses on the accurate representation of names and terms across scripts. Why Do We
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In the blog article, “Making Sure Attorneys Understand the Value of a Professional Interpreter,” we took a look at the legal industry environment and industry standards for interpretation services. Today we’re going to look at industry standards for translators and how people benefit from professional translation services. When you need documents translated, you have a
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Slovenia is a country slightly smaller than the state of New Jersey. It is located in Central Europe by the eastern Alps, and borders the Adriatic Sea between Austria and Croatia. Although it may not be thought of by many, did you know that Colorado and Slovenia have an ongoing agreement in the State Partnership
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Key Points Introduction Mistakes in translations, whether minor or significant, represent a major concern for professional translators and interpreters. Not only do such mistakes damage the reputation of the profession, but they also directly impact the effectiveness of legal counsel, medical treatment, marketing campaigns, and many other areas. Translation mistakes are not limited to newcomers
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World energy resources spread across borders. Some societies prosper because of reserves of coal, crude oil or even water for nuclear or hydropower. Others must negotiate with other countries to obtain the resources they need. So, when it comes to the energy market, inter-cultural discussion is vital. Developing new and existing energy resources often depends
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Literary translation is an intricate art that requires not only linguistic knowledge but also a deep understanding of culture, idiomatic expressions, and context. When translating literature, it’s not just about words, but the soul of the text. Translators must navigate challenges of literary translation, understanding how to preserve the essence of the original while adapting
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Short documents don’t mean simple translations, and birth certificates are no exception. Written in formal language, these most-basic legal declarations require knowledge of culture for effective translation. This knowledge about the culture and the tradition of a place can later be implemented during a Birth Certificate Translation or translation of any such formal or informal
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Have you read the world’s most translated authors? If you think that means catching up on Tolstoy or Proust, think again. Rather than classics, the world favor’s popular fiction, according to data complied by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which compiles translation records in its Index Translationum. Mystery writer Agatha Christie
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Would you translate Cuidad Juarez as Swineherd City? That’s the premise of the Atlas of True Names, a map put together by cartographers Stephan Hormes and Silke Peust, which shows geographical names translated into English using their root languages. Great Britain transforms into “Great Land of the Tattooed,” Chicago to “Stink Onions,” and the Seine
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